Aircraft
An-140 Enters Service with Russian Military
The An-140-100 has entered service with the Russian air force and navy. The Russian defense ministry wants Antonov to complete development of the An-140T version, equipped with a rear loading ramp, so that the type can replace aging An-24 and An-26 airlifters. (Photo: Chris Pocock)
The An-140-100 has entered service with the Russian air force and navy. The Russian defense ministry wants Antonov to complete development of the An-140T version, equipped with a rear loading ramp, so that the type can replace aging An-24 and An-26 airlifters. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

The Russian navy introduced the first of a planned eight Antonov An-140-100 twin turboprops at Ostafievo naval air station. This follows delivery of four similar aircraft to the Russian Air Force, three of which are based at Chkalovsky airbase. But it is still unclear whether the Russian ministry of defense will order the Ukrainian design in quantity. A rival tactical design, the Ilyushin Il-112, may yet be produced to meet Russia’s light tactical airlift requirements.

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