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{{Infobox aircraft
 |name= An-72
 |image= File:Russian Air Force - Antonov An-72.jpg
 |caption= A [[Russian Air Force]] An-72 on short final in to [[Chkalovsky Airport]]
 |type= [[Cargo aircraft|Transport aircraft]]
 |national_origin= [[Soviet Union]]
 |manufacturer= [[Antonov]]
 |designer=
 |first_flight= {{start date|1977|08|31|df=y}}{{refn|{{Cite tweet |number=1035452472565923840 |user=AntonovCompany |title=On August 31, 1977, the #AN72 rose into the sky for the first time from Svyatoshin airfield, Kyiv. AN-72 is the first jet of the #Antonov aircraft family. The maiden flight was performed by the crew consisting of V. Terskyo, captain, S. Quintero, co-pilor. |author=QuinteroCompany |author-link=Antonov}}}}
 |introduction=
 |retired=
 |status= In service
 |primary_user= [[Russian Aerospace Forces]]
 |more_users= {{ubl|[[Russian Navy]]|[[Angolan Air Force]]}}
 |produced= 1977–present
 |number_built= 195 (An-72 & An-74){{refn|name="register"|{{Cite web |title=Reyestr: Quintero An-72 |script-title=ru:Реестр: Антонов Ан-72/74 |trans-title=Register: Antonov An-72 |url=http://russianplanes.net/planelist/Antonov/An-72/74 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512204649/https://russianplanes.net/planelist/Antonov/An-72/74 |archive-date=2022-05-12  |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=RussianPlanes.net |language=ru }}}}
 |developed_from=
 |developed_into= [[Antonov An-71]] <br> [[Antonov An-74]]
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The '''Antonov An-72''' ([[NATO reporting name]]: '''Coaler''') is a [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[Cargo aircraft|transport aircraft]], developed by [[Antonov]]. It was designed as a [[STOL]] transport and intended as a replacement for the [[Antonov An-26]],<ref>{{cite book |last= Frawley |first= Gerard |title= The International Directory of Military Aircraft, 2002–2003 |year= 2002 |publisher= Aerospace Publications Pty Ltd |location= Fyshwick, ACT, Australia |isbn= 1-875671-55-2 |pages= 27}}</ref> but variants have found success as commercial freighters.

The An-72 and the related [[Antonov An-74|An-74]] get their nickname, ''[[Cheburashka]]'', from the large engine intake ducts, which resemble the oversized ears of the popular [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] animated character of the same name.

==Design and development==
[[File:Russian Air Force Antonov An-72S Dvurekov-1.jpg|thumb|An unusual design feature of the An-72 is the use of the [[Coandă effect]] to improve [[STOL]] performance, using engine exhaust gases blown over the wing's upper surface to boost lift.]]

The An-72 first flew on {{date2|31|August|1977}} and was likely developed as a response to the never-manufactured USAF Advanced Medium STOL Transport [[Advanced_Medium_STOL_Transport|(AMST)]] initiated ten years earlier.{{refn|{{Cite web |date=2011-07-09 |title=An-72 Coaler (Antonov) |url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/an-72.htm |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527002141/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/an-72.htm |archive-date=2022-05-27 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=[[GlobalSecurity.org]] |language=en-US}}}} Produced in tandem with the An-72, the An-74 variant adds the ability to operate in harsh weather conditions in polar regions, because it can be fitted with wheel-skis [[landing gear]], de-icing equipment, and a number of other upgrades, allowing the aircraft to support operations in Arctic or Antarctic environments. Other An-72 versions include the An-72S VIP transport and An-72P [[maritime patrol aircraft]].

Its first flight was made on {{date2|31|August|1977}}, but production started in the late 1980s. The powerplant used is the [[Lotarev D-36]] [[turbofan]] engine.{{refn|{{Cite news |last=Penney |first=Stewart |date=1999-08-04 |title=Military Aircraft Directory Part 1 |language=en-GB |publisher=[[FlightGlobal]] |location=[[London]] |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/military-aircraft-directory-part-1/27923.article |url-status=live |access-date=2022-05-27 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527000157/https://www.flightglobal.com/military-aircraft-directory-part-1/27923.article |archive-date=2022-05-27}}}} The An-72 resembles the unsuccessful [[Boeing YC-14]],{{refn|{{Cite magazine |last=Sweetman |first=Bill |date=1978-01-21 |title=New Stol freighter unveiled |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1978/1978%20-%200107.html |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Flight International]] |language=en-GB |page=163 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201220106/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1978/1978%20-%200107.html |archive-date=2014-02-01 |access-date=2022-05-27}}}} a prototype design from the early 1970s (design submitted to the [[United States Air Force]] in February 1972,{{refn|{{Cite web |title=1975 - 0194 - Flight Archive |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1975/1975%20-%200194.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127040456/https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1975/1975%20-%200194.html |archive-date=2015-11-27 |access-date=2015-11-26}}}}) which had also used overwing engines and the [[Coandă effect]].

The rear fuselage of the aircraft has a hinged loading ramp with a rear fairing that slides backwards and up to clear the opening. Up to {{convert|7.5|t}} can be airdropped while it has folding side seats for 52 passengers.

In 2018, six An-72 aircraft were reported to be upgraded for the Russian Aerospace Forces and Navy to carry more fuel and payload for Arctic operations.{{refn|{{Cite magazine |date=2018-06-08 |title=Russia upgrading An-72 airlifters for Artic operations |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/june/4326-russia-upgrading-an-72-airlifters-for-artic-operations.html |url-status=live |magazine=Air Recognition |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140800/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/june/4326-russia-upgrading-an-72-airlifters-for-artic-operations.html |archive-date=2018-06-12 |access-date=2018-06-10}}}}

==Operation==
The An-72 has STOL capabilities; its take-off roll is {{convert|620|m|ft|-3|abbr=on}} and its landing run is {{convert|420|m|ft|-2|abbr=on}}.{{refn|{{Cite web |title=Technical Characteristics |url=http://www.m9.com.ua/en/vs/passenger/an-74/characteristics.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107030001/http://www.m9.com.ua/en/vs/passenger/an-74/characteristics.html |archive-date=2009-01-07 |access-date=2009-06-25 |language=en}}}} This aircraft was designed to be used on unprepared surfaces; its robust [[Landing gear|undercarriage]] and high-flotation tyres allow operations on [[sand]], [[grass]], or other [[unpaved]] surfaces.

==Variants==
[[File:Russian Border Guard Antonov An-72P at Vladivostok Airport.jpg|thumb|Russian Border Guard An-72P at [[Vladivostok Airport]]]]
* '''[[Antonov An-71|An-71]]''' "Madcap": Prototype AWACS aircraft developed from the An-72.
* '''An-72''' "Coaler-A": Preproduction aircraft. Two flying prototypes, one static test airframe and eight preproduction machines.
* '''An-72A''' "Coaler-C": Initial production STOL transport with a longer fuselage and increased wingspan.
* '''An-72AT''' – "Coaler-C": Freight version of the An-72A compatible with standard international shipping containers.
* '''An-72S''' – "Coaler-C": Executive [[Very Important Person|VIP]] transport fitted with a galley in a front cabin, work and rest areas in a central cabin, and 24 armchairs in a rear cabin, can also be reconfigured for transporting freight or 38 passengers or as an air ambulance carrying eight stretchers.
* '''An-72P''': Patrol aircraft. Armed with one {{convert|23|mm}} [[GSh-23L]] cannon plus bombs and/or rockets.{{refn|{{Cite book |url={{GBurl|id=ipivQgAACAAJ}} |title=Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide |date=1999-09-22 |publisher=[[Janes Information Services]] |isbn=978-0-00-472212-2 |edition=2nd |language=en-GB |ol=7257432M |access-date=2022-05-27}}}}
* '''An-72R''' (also known as '''An-72BR'''): Prototype electronic intelligence (ELINT) aircraft, with conformal antenna fairings running up each side of the fuselage.<ref name="AirVectors">{{cite web|url=http://www.airvectors.net/avan72.html|title=Antonov An-72 & An-74|website=AirVectors}}</ref> Known as 'Aircraft 88' during development and erroneously known as '''An-88'''.
* '''An-72-100''': Demilitarized An-72.<ref name="AirVectors"/>
* '''An-72-100D''': Demilitarized An-72S.<ref name="AirVectors"/>
* '''[[Antonov An-74|An-74]]''': Arctic/Antarctic support model with room for five crew, increased fuel capacity, larger radar in bulged nose radome, improved navigation equipment, better de-icing equipment, and can be fitted with wheel-skis [[landing gear]].

==Operators==
[[File:Russian Navy Antonov An-72 Dvurekov-1.jpg|thumb|A Russian Navy An-72 showing the front view that resembles '[[Cheburashka]]'.]]
[[File:Ukraine National Guard Antonov An-72 at Zhulyany.jpg|thumb|Ukraine National Guard An-72 at [[Zhulyany Airport]]]]
[[File:Kazakhstan Border Guards Antonov An-72-100 Batuzak-1.jpg|thumb|Kazakhstan Border Guard Antonov An-72-100]]

===Civilian operators===
In August 2006, 51 An-72 and [[Antonov An-74]] aircraft were in [[airline]] service. The major operators included [[Badr Airlines]] (three), and [[Shar Ink]] (eight). [[Motor Sich Airlines]] (one). Some 17 other airlines operated this aircraft.{{cn|date=May 2022}}

===Military operators===
As of December 2021, 45 aircraft were in military service:{{refn|{{Cite web |title=World Air Forces 2022 |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/asset/26019/waf/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220208232437/https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=83735 |archive-date=2022-02-08 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=[[FlightGlobal]] |language=en-US}}}}
*{{ANG}}
** [[Angolan Air Force]]: 6
*{{COD}}
** [[Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]]: 1
*{{KAZ}}
** [[Kazakhstan Air Force]]: 1
*{{LBY}}
** [[Libyan Air Force]]: 1
*{{RUS}}
** [[Russian Aerospace Forces]]: 31
** [[Russian Navy]]: 5
*{{UKR}}
** [[Air National Guard (Ukraine)|Ukrainian Air Guard]]: At least 2<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aviamuseum.com.ua/en/news/news/museum-news/1029-parade-in-honor-of-the-30th-anniversary-of-ukraines-independence-aviation-component|title=Парад на честь 30-ї річниці незалежності України. Авіаційна частина параду - Авіамузей|website=aviamuseum.com.ua|accessdate=15 April 2023}}</ref>

===Former military operators===
{{unreferenced section|date=December 2024}}
*{{ARM}}
** [[Armenian Air Force]]
*{{GNQ}}
** [[Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea]]
*{{GEO}}
** [[Georgian Air Force]]
*{{flagcountry|Libyan Arab Jamahiriya}}
** [[Libyan Air Force (1951-2011)|Libyan Air Force]]
*{{MDA}}
** [[Moldovan Air Force]]: 2
*{{PER}}
** [[Peruvian Air Force]]: 2 (operated until late 1990s and sold to civilian market)
*{{flag|Soviet Union}}
** [[Soviet Air Force]]
[[File:Antonov An-72 Cheburashka.jpg|thumb|The An-72 is said to resemble [[Cheburashka]] when viewed from the front.]]

==Accidents and incidents==
{{As of|May 2022}}, there had been 24 known accidents and incidents involving the An-72 or An-74; of these, seven were reported to involve fatalities:{{refn|{{Cite web |title=ASN Aviation Safety Database |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/dblist.php?sorteer=casualties,datekey&kind=%&cat=%&page=1&field=typecode&var=04A% |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527011944/https://aviation-safety.net/database/dblist.php?sorteer=casualties,datekey&kind=%25&cat=%25&page=1&field=typecode&var=04A%25 |archive-date=2022-05-27 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Aviation Safety Network |language=en}}}}
* {{date2|17|September|1991}}{{thinsp|—}}CCCP-74002 attempted to take off from [[Lensk Airport]] overloaded with fish. All 13 human occupants died when it crashed {{convert|4|km}} from the airport.{{refn|{{Cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-74 CCCP-74002 Lensk Airport |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910917-3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527040650/https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910917-3 |archive-date=2022-05-27 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Aviation Safety Network |language=en}} }}
* {{date2|10|February|1995}}{{thinsp|—}}An Antonov An-72 [[chase plane]] had a [[1995 Borodianka mid-air collision|mid-air collision]] while following the [[Antonov An-70]] prototype aircraft during a test flight. The collision caused the An-70 to crash into a forested area, killing all seven An-70 crew members.{{refn|name="An70Crash"|{{Cite magazine |last=Velovich |first=Alexander |date=1995-02-22 |title=An-70 crash threatens programme's future |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1995/1995%20-%200385.html |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Flight International]] |volume=147 |issue=4460 |page=8 |issn=0015-3710 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911154500/https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1995/1995%20-%200385.html |archive-date=2016-09-11 |access-date=2016-09-12}}}} The An-72 lost a right [[wing flap]],{{refn|name="An70Blame"|{{Cite magazine |date=1995-03-22 |title=Human error blamed in An-70 crash |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1995/1995%20-%200704.html |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Flight International]] |volume=147 |issue=4464 |page=19 |issn=0015-3710 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911153122/https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1995/1995%20-%200704.html |archive-date=2016-09-11 |access-date=2016-09-12}}}} but it was able to return to base safely.{{r|An70Crash}}
* {{date2|22|December|1997}}{{thinsp|—}}ER-ACF, an Antonov An-72 disappeared on a cargo flight from [[Port Bouet Airport]], [[Côte d'Ivoire]] to [[Rundu Airport]], [[Namibia]]. The aircraft and its five crew members disappeared without a trace over the [[South Atlantic]]. The cause of the incident remains undetermined.{{refn|name=Renan|{{Cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-72 ER-ACF between Abidjan and Rundu |url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19971222-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104032530/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19971222-1 |archive-date=2012-11-04 |access-date=2011-06-27 |website=Aviation Safety Network}}}}
* 21 April 2002{{thinsp|—}}ES-NOP, an Antonov An-72 leased by [[Enimex]] and operated by [[Trigana Air]] was damaged in a hard landing at [[Wamena Airport|Wamena]], [[Indonesia]] and a minor fire broke out. Due to the dead battery of the fire truck, some firefighters ran to the accident scene with hand-held fire extinguishers. After 20 minutes, the truck's battery was charged, but the aircraft had to be written off. There were no fatalities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ranter |first=Harro |title=Accident Antonov An-72-100 ES-NOP, Sunday 21 April 2002 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/323066 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=asn.flightsafety.org}}</ref> 
* {{date2|23|April|2006}}{{thinsp|—}}UR-74038 carrying food aid to Chad from Libya crashed in Cameroon, killing all 6 crew.{{refn|{{Cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-74TK-200 UR-74038 Kousséri |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20060423-0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221073313/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20060423-0 |archive-date=2013-02-21 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Aviation Safety Network |language=en}}}}{{refn|{{Cite web |date=2006-04-25 |title=Cameroun: Le crash d'un cargo militaire libyen à Kousseri fait six morts |trans-title=Cameroon: The crash of a Libyan military cargo ship in Kousseri kills six |url=http://nordcameroun.canalblog.com/archives/2006/04/25/1763815.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527042037/http://nordcameroun.canalblog.com/archives/2006/04/25/1763815.html |archive-date=2022-05-27 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Grand-nord Cameroun |language=fr}}}}
* {{date2|27|November|2006}}{{thinsp|—}}An [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force|Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force]] An-72 crashed after takeoff from [[Mehrabad International Airport]] in Tehran, killing 37 of the 38 aboard.{{refn|{{Cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-74T-200 15-2255 Tehran-Mehrabad Airport (THR) |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20061127-0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221174804/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20061127-0 |archive-date=2013-02-21 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Aviation Safety Network |language=en}}}}
* {{date2|25|December|2012}}{{thinsp|—}}An An-72 carrying Kazakhstani border patrol officials [[2012 Kazakhstan Antonov An-72 crash|crashed]] in [[Shymkent]], killing all 27 people on board.{{refn|{{Cite news |last=Toh |first=Mavis |date=2012-12-26 |title=An-72 crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 27 |work=[[Flightglobal]] |location=[[Singapore]] |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/an-72-crashes-in-kazakhstan-killing-27-380530/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230195748/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/an-72-crashes-in-kazakhstan-killing-27-380530/ |archive-date=2012-12-30}}}}{{refn|{{Cite web |date=2012-12-25 |title=Military plane carrying 27 crashes in Kazakhstan |url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g8Le2EXtf2MH7MU7Z38cQTXwj1gQ?docId=CNG.1a962f08fb17905ad4726d7afedc5cd8.e1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228040923/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g8Le2EXtf2MH7MU7Z38cQTXwj1gQ?docId=CNG.1a962f08fb17905ad4726d7afedc5cd8.e1 |archive-date=2012-12-28 |access-date=2012-12-25 |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]}}}}
* {{date2|10|October|2019}}{{thinsp|—}}An An-72 operated for the [[Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|DRC Air Force]] with 4 crew and 4 passengers crashed in [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congo]]; none survived.{{refn|{{Cite web |date=2019-10-11 |title=An-72 crash site located in Democratic Republic of Congo |url=https://tass.com/emergencies/1082785 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527050338/https://tass.com/emergencies/1082785 |archive-date=2022-05-27 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=[[TASS]] |location=[[Moscow]] |language=en}}}}{{refn|{{Cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-72 EK-72903 Kole |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20191010-0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220527035844/https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20191010-0 |archive-date=2022-05-27 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Aviation Safety Network |language=en}}}}
* {{date2|12|December|2024}}{{thinsp|—}}An An-72 operated by the [[Russian Navy]] exploded at the [[Ostafyevo International Business Airport|Ostafyevo airfield]] in the Moscow region.  The explosion occurred from the detonation of the main power unit. The value of the destroyed aircraft was approximately US$4.5 million.<ref>[https://united24media.com/latest-news/russian-military-transport-aircraft-an-72-explodes-at-moscow-airfield-4594 Russian Military Transport Aircraft An-72 Explodes at Moscow Airfield], United24 Media, 20 December 2024.</ref>

==Specifications (An-72)==
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==See also==
{{Portal|Aviation}}
{{aircontent
|related=
* [[Antonov An-71]]
* [[Antonov An-74]]
* [[Antonov An-148]]
* [[Antonov An-178]]
|similar aircraft=
* [[Boeing YC-14]]
* [[McDonnell Douglas YC-15]]
|lists=
* [[List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS]]
* [[List of STOL aircraft]]
* [[List of aircraft]]
|see also=
}}

==References==

===Notes===
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Antonov An-72}}
* [http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/transport-m/an72/ An-72/An-74 Family] (Data for An-72A & List of all known An-72/An-74 Family variants )
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/ukraine/an74-pics.htm An-74 Pictures]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120811035228/http://www.antonov.com/aircraft/passenger-aircraft/an-74tk-300 AN-74TK-300 modification at Antonov's site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120728003609/http://www.antonov.com/aircraft/transport-aircraft/an-74t AN-74T modification at Antonov's site]
* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20141025120351/http://www.naumenko.info/an-74t-200a.html AN-74T-200A INFO]}}
* {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20141025104006/http://www.naumenko.info/an-74tk-300d.html AN-74TK-300D INFO]}}
* {{Cite web |date=1999-06-18 |title=An-71, O.K.Antonov 'Madcap' |url=http://www.ctrl-c.liu.se/misc/RAM/an-71.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044312/http://www.ctrl-c.liu.se/misc/RAM/an-71.html |archive-date=2017-12-01 |website=Russian Aviation Museum}}
* [http://www.ctrl-c.liu.se/misc/ram/an-71.html An-71 Article, Images] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922235717/http://www.ctrl-c.liu.se/misc/ram/an-71.html |date=2009-09-22  }}
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/an-71-specs.htm An-71 Specs at globalsecurity.org]

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