The Antonov An-74 (Russian: Антонов Ан-74, NATO reporting name: Coaler) is a Soviet/Ukrainian transport aircraft developed by Antonov. It is a development of the An-72, with upgraded equipment, upgraded radar, extended range, a crew of five, a larger avionics bay and capabilities to be equipped with ski gear.

The AN-74 is a modification of the AN-72 airplane. It is intended for ice patrol and transportation missions in support of scientific research operations in the Central Arctic Basin and in the Antarctic.

The Antonov An-74 is a military transport aircraft that was designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in cooperation with six other countries. The main goal for this project was to create a plane that could fly over long distances, but also take off and land on short runways.

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.

Feb 24, 2025 · The Antonov An-74 is more than just an aircraft—it’s an engineering marvel built for the toughest conditions on Earth. With its unique over-wing engine placement, STOL capabilities, and ability to withstand temperatures from -60°C to 45°C, it has served in military, humanitarian, and Arctic exploration roles for decades.

The Antonov An-74 (NATO reporting name Coaler) is a Soviet/Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed by Antonov. It is a variant of the An-72. The An-72 and An-74 get their nickname, Cheburashka, from the large engine intake ducts, which resemble the oversized ears of the popular Soviet animated...

Versions of the An-74 include the An-74A, the base An-74 model featuring the enlarged nose radome, the An-74T freighter, the An-74TK, 74TK100 and 74TK200 convertible passenger/freighter models, and the An-74P200D VIP transport.

An-74 is a Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed by Antonov Design Bureau. The An-74 was initially an upgrade of the An-72 test aircraft, intended to be used in the Arctic and Antarctica; and had the designation An-72A “Arctic”.

Check out the common Motor Sich service and the 'rough' atmosphere of a cargo plane. Join me on this scheduled flight from Zaporizhia to Madrid.

Somewhat confusingly, NATO labeled the military An-72 the "Coaler-C" and the civil An-74 the "Coaler-B", simply because the An-74 had been observed first. Some sources also linked the An-72A to the An-72 instead of the An-74.