2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16
Aviation Design Bureau im. OK. Antonova has her own unique style. Starting with the An-8, An-12, and, of course, the An-24, it manifests itself in a rational layout, a high-mounted wing with a high degree of mechanization and a landing gear that allows landing on airfields of any type, including unpaved ones.
These external signs, which allow at first glance to distinguish the Antonov aircraft from all the others, led to such consequences as the longevity of machines that have become legends, rare for the aviation world. High efficiency, technical and flight characteristics that are far ahead of their time, excellent "volatility", expressed in the ability to continue flying with not all engines running, economy and ease of maintenance - these are the typical qualities of Anov.
Apparently, the An-148 will also continue the traditions of this design bureau, becoming a "workhorse" on medium-haul air routes.
This aircraft differs from its predecessors in that the 2 D436-148 turbofan engines used in its power plant have jet thrust and are located above the wing, which significantlyreduces the risk of foreign objects entering the turbines. The speed of the new airliner exceeds 800 kilometers per hour, the service ceiling is 12 km.
The aircraft is gradually occupying that niche in passenger transportation, in which the legendary An-24 was the owner for almost four decades, that is, relatively short flights between the cities of the country and regional flights. The number of passengers carried by it is up to 80, the flight range is up to 6 thousand kilometers.
The dashboard has an ergonomic display-type interface.
A fly-by-wire control system was used, which, again, in the best traditions of the design bureau, is duplicated by ARP and cable traction, which creates conditions for high survivability of the aircraft in the event of a power supply system failure.
Due to the rational layout of the cabin, high passenger comfort was achieved during flights on the An-148. Reviews of those who have already had the opportunity to fly on it as passengers indicate that both in terms of noise level and convenience, these machines meet all modern requirements, which is confirmed by the successful international certification.
Traditional unpretentiousness for Antonov aircraft and high flight characteristics have already attracted the attention of the management of foreign and domestic airlines, prompting them to purchase the An-148. The register of aircraft shows that they are successfully operated by Ukraine International Airlines, North Korean Air Koryo, Cuban Cubana de Aviacion, Rossiya Airlines, Angara and more.several foreign air carriers.
On March 5, 2011, one of the aircraft was lost as a result of incorrect actions by the crew during a test and training flight. There were no other serious flight accidents with the An-148.
The liner is a product of cooperation between Ukrainian and Russian aircraft manufacturers.
The An-148 has already received the unofficial nickname "swallow" for its peculiar silhouette and characteristic shape of the tail.
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