Antonov An-2

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29 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

An extremely tired Antonov An-2

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Aircraft

An-2 AN2

Unknown, likely a faded or retired livery with E.M.S.R. titles

LY-ABT

Registration

Airline

E.M.S.R. (as painted, may be defunct or a lesser-known operator)

Manufacturer

Antonov

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Nice side profile and moody light, though soft focus and distance reduce impact. Unique abandoned look adds character!

Location

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport

CFU/LGKR

39.6015, 19.9122

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Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport CFU

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Antonov An-2 is a legendary Soviet multipurpose biplane, famous for its ruggedness, STOL capability, and long production run from 1947-2001.

Fleet Rarity

Still several hundred airworthy examples worldwide, but most are no longer in frontline service.

Record Flights

Once used for remote area access, crop-spraying, and unique operations such as skydiving; flew in some of the most challenging and remote environments on earth.

Safety & Events

Numerous An-2s have survived crash landings and operated in harsh conditions. Famous for being extremely difficult to stall.

Future Outlook

Most An-2s in the West are retired or in storage; some preserved in museums, others still fly in Russia and Central/Eastern Europe.

Specifications

Shvetsov ASh-62IR radial piston

Engine

18.2 m

Wingspan

12.4 m

Length

845 km

Range

190 km/h

Speed

12 passengers or up to 1,500 kg cargo

Capacity

5,500 kg

MTOW

4.1 m

Height

745 kW (1,000 hp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 2 (non-compliant with modern Chapter 4 standards); ~80-85 dB SPL (typical)

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