Overview
The Antonov An-14 Pchelka or Bdzhilka is a Soviet utility aircraft which was first flown on 15 March 1958. It was a twin-engined light STOL utility transport, with two 300 hp Ivchenko AI-14RF radial piston engines. Serial production started in 1966, and about 300 examples were built by the time production ended in 1972. The An-14 failed to replace the more successful An-2 biplane, which was manufactured until 2001.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 11.63 m |
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| Wingspan | 22.00 m |
| Height | 4.63 m |
Performance
| Max. speed | 222 km/h |
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| Range | 798 km |
Crew & capacity
| Seats (max.) | 8 |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | AI-14R |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Dmitry A. Mottl / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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