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Ukrainian manufacturer of transport and cargo aircraft. The An-124 is one of the largest freighters in the world and draws a crowd on every visit.
Country: Ukraine · 12 aircraft types
Smaller jets for feeder and regional service, such as the E-Jets, the CRJ and the Superjet.
Turbine-powered propeller aircraft for short routes and smaller airports, such as the ATR 42/72 and the Dash 8.
Antonov An-140
An-140
Meant to replace the An-24, built in three countries – and in the end completed only a good three dozen times: the An-140 is one of the rarest turboprops of the present day. Here is how to recognize it and how to tell it from its relatives.
Antonov An-24
An-24
Two turboprop engines, a high-mounted wing and rugged technology for gravel runways: the An-24 was the workhorse of Soviet regional aviation. Here is how to recognize it and how to tell it apart from its relatives.
Dedicated freighters and converted passenger jets – from feeder aircraft to the An-124. Often flying at night or at off-peak times.
Antonov An-12
An-12
Glazed nose, four droning turboprops and a tail where a gunner once sat: the An-12 is a freighter from the 1950s that still flies through Europe today. Here is how to recognize it and how to catch it.
Antonov An-124 Ruslan
An-124
High-wing aircraft with drooping wings, a nose that swings up like a visor and 24 wheels under its belly: the An-124 Ruslan is the heavy-lift freighter par excellence. Here is how to recognize it, and where you can see it in Germany.
Antonov An-26
An-26
Two turboprops, an upswept tail with a ramp that slides under the fuselage, and a small jet engine in the right nacelle: the An-26 is the Eastern Bloc’s small workhorse transport. Here is how to recognize it and how to find one today.
Antonov An-72/An-74
An-72
Two fat engines high on the wing, a T-tail and a nickname from a cartoon: the An-72 and its polar version, the An-74, are among the most unconventional transports in the world. Here is how to recognize them and how to understand their technology.
Transports, tankers, trainers and combat aircraft. Seen mainly at military airfields, at airshows and as visitors at civil airports.
Antonov An-178
An-178
Two jets under a high wing, a T-tail, a rear ramp: the An-178 was meant to replace Antonov’s old propeller freighters. Here you can read how far the program got and how to recognize this rare aircraft.
Antonov An-32
An-32
Two turboprops that sit on top of the wing like backpacks: the An-32 is the hot-and-high version of the An-26, built for hot runways and mountain airfields – and as the An-32P even for fighting wildfires.
Retired types and vintage aircraft that are only seen on special flights, at air days or in museums.
Antonov An-2
An-2
Two wings stacked on top of each other, a droning radial engine and room for twelve passengers: the An-2 is the largest single-engine biplane still flying. Here is how to recognize “Anna” and where you can still experience her today.
Antonov An-22 Antei
An-22
Four turboprops with two contra-rotating propellers each, a twin tail and a fuselage that could swallow whole missiles: the An-22 Antei is the largest production propeller aircraft in the world. Here you will learn how to recognize it and where you can still see it today.
Antonov An-225 Mriya
An-225
Six engines, a twin tail, 32 wheels and an 88-meter wingspan: the An-225 Mriya was the heaviest aircraft ever to fly in commercial charter service. In 2022 the only example was destroyed at Hostomel. Here you will find its history, key figures and the question of what spotters still get from it today.
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