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Antonov An-178 y el futuro An-188, competencia ucraniana en el transporte militar

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El avión de transporte táctico Antonov 178 es la propuesta para reemplazar aviones más anticuados, como los An-12, An-26 y An-32, y bien puede considerarse un competidor viable en el mercado internacional, amén de un adversario potencial para otras plataformas, como el Embraer KC-390, el Ilyushin Il-214, e incluso del C-295, C-27J Spartan o el Hercules C-130J. Su capacidad de carga se sitúa en las 18 toneladas, las cuales puede transportar a 1.000 kilómetros de distancia, o 10 toneladas, que puede proyectar a más de 4.000. Ciertamente es un aparato de nueva concepción con una proporcionada superficie alar y cola en T. Construido con aluminio y aleaciones de materiales compuestos, tiene el fuselaje semi-monocasco con sección transversal circular. El potente tren de aterrizaje retráctil, configura una estructura simple en triciclo, mediante los dos conjuntos traseros y la parte frontal situada debajo de la cabina de pilotaje.

La planta motriz consta de dos generosos motores turbofan D-436-148 FM, montados en sendos pilones bajo las alas; además de una unidad de potencia auxiliar que le proporciona autonomía de operación cuando la aeronave está en el suelo. La bodega de carga tiene una capacidad de 125 metros cúbicos, y mide 16,6 metros, incluyendo la rampa posterior de carga, y la anchura es de 2,74 metros. La envergadura exterior del aparato es de  28,8 metros, con una longitud de 32,95, y la altura es de 10,14 metros. Entre otros  requerimientos operativos, el avión necesita una pista de 2,5 kilómetros para operar y maniobrar.

Durante el pasado Paris Air Show, la empresa ucraniana reveló que tiene planes para realizar el desarrollo de un avión de transporte estratégico denominado An-188. En realidad se trataría de un cuatrimotor, propulsado por cuatro motores a reacción y elevada capacidad de carga. Esta aeronave puede presentarse como un alternativa potencial al An-70 o al A-400M de Airbus. Su peso máximo de despegue se situaría en las 140 toneladas, con una capacidad de carga en torno a las 40 toneladas. Podría igualmente operar en pistas sin pavimentar y la longitud necesaria de la pista para aterrizar y despegar sería de 915 metros. El aparato incorporaría aviónica y motores occidentales. (Antonio Ros Pau)

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Iraq has ordered Antonov An-178 transport aircraft
(26 de Agosto de 2015)

Director of the company GP “Antonov” Mikhail nail in the exhibition of aeronautical engineering at the State Enterprise “Zavod 410 GA” announced the signing of a contract for the supply of new Ukrainian military transport aircraft for the benefit of the customer from Iraq.

“Right now, we already have a contract with Iraq. We have negotiated with China. We have to start serial production of the aircraft.” – Said Mikhail Gvozdev.

The An-178 is essentially an An-158 regional jet with a rear loading ramp (the two types share a number of components, including the front fuselage and cockpit, and nosewheel leg).

Development & Production give the An-178 a cargo hold measuring 16.65 m including ramp, or 12.85 m excluding ramp; a 2.745 m width at the floor, and a height of 2.75 m; a floor area of 40 m², and a hold volume of 125 m³ (both including the ramp). Its wingspan is 28.84 m, 32.95 m in length, and 10.14 m tall.

The aircraft has a maximum payload of 18 tonnes and a range of 1,000 km fully loaded. Its cruise speed is 445 kt, and requires a 2,500 m runway from which to operate.

Fonte: http://defence-blog.com/news/iraq-has-ordered-antonov-an-178-transport-aircraft.html

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A Antonov abriu um concurso para a escolha do nome do An-178.

New Ukrainian aircraft AN−178 will get name from people
(22 de Outubro de 2015)

Collective of ANTONOV Company initiated a national contest for a name of a new transport aircraft AN−178.

AN−178 belongs to the high−tech Ukrainian projects, which is actively developed. The aircraft had been designing within less than 3.5 years. In 20 days after completion of the aircraft construction it rose into the sky. Less than in a month, the AN−178 successfully debuted  at Le Bourget – 2015 Air Show. Nowadays, a new transport passes the test program. Within a period from November 8 to 12, the aircraft will be displayed at Dubai Air Show – 2015.

AN−178 has to become a worthy continuation of a line of world−known ANTONOV aircraft, including: AN−2 ANnushka, AN−22 ANtaeus, AN−124 RuslAN, AN−225 Mriya. According to Oleg  Antonov's allies, he gave to the aircraft the names with "AN" in their structure.

NATO knows the ANTONOV aircraft by other names. For example, AN−2 is called Colt, AN−22 Cock, AN−124 Condor, AN−225 Cossack. In the US classification these airplanes belong to the class of cargo aircraft, that explains uppercase letter "C" in their names.

The AN−178 name will be selected by you. We are waiting for your suggestions at the ANTONOV’s Facebook page. Besides, you are invited to vote at this page. The name with the biggest number of likes will win. The contest will be conducted from October 22 to  December 19, 2015. The winners will be awarded with special prizes from Antonov Company.

Fonte: http://www.antonov.com/news/423

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Antonov An-178 making its Dubai air show debut
(7 de Novembro de 2015)

Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov plans to display the An-178 twin-turbofan transport, making its Dubai Airshow debut. The aircraft, a derivative of the An-158 regional airliner, made its first flight on May 4. Marketed as a military airliner and commercial freighter, the An-178 is designed to replace the widely used An-12 turboprop transport.

Fonte: http://defence-blog.com/news/antonov-an-178-making-its-dubai-air-show-debut.html

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ANTONOV or An class of aircraft have long served the Indian Air Force and Navy for over five decades. Currently, the IAF has more than 100 An-32 aircraft on its inventory having completed its last life cycle upgrade will be due for replacements. The partnership agreement would provide the benefits of quality and low cost solution for 50-80 seater aircraft through its core competencies.

The partnership of Reliance Defence and Antonov envisions design of fixed wing Military Aircraft configured for use in tactical as well strategic roles. Powered by two turbofan high fuel-efficiency jet engines, the medium lift aircraft is capable of short field runways operating from remote airfields with unpaved surfaces.

In the Indian civil aviation market, this medium category aircraft could effectively plug the gap in regional air transport connectivity to around 350 unused airstrips currently available across the country and is in consonance with the new draft Civil Aviation policy by MoCA.

Reliance Defence Limited, together with Antonov will participate in the tender of the Government of India for supply of aircraft. In case of winning the tender, which is scheduled for this summer, it plans to create a joint venture with the further localization of production in India.

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The Azerbaijani company signed the agreement on the purchase of ten Ukrainian-made An-178 aircraft with the Ukrainian state enterprise Antonov, according to military-informant.com.

The price of the contract has not been disclosed, but it has become known that the first advance payment has already been made by Azerbaijan’s company. The amount of prepayment has not been disclosed either.

The report says the negotiations have lasted for nearly a year.

The Antonov An-178 will be delivered to Azerbaijan in two shipments within two years: two aircraft to be delivered first, followed by another eight, which may be assembled in the territory of Azerbaijan.

The An-178 aircraft made its first flight last year. As of now, there have been 77 landings. Testing of the aircraft is underway. An-178 can transport up to 18 tonnes of various cargo.

The aircraft accelerates to 850 kilometers per hour and flies at a cruising altitude of about 12 kilometers.

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Impressive display of new AN-178 at ILA Berlin Show, June 2016

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Antonov An-178 clears loading trials with three HMMWV M1097A2
(26 de Agosto de 2016)

The UkrOboronProm SE “Antonov” has released images of its new Antonov An-178  short-range medium-airlift transport aircraft undergoing loading trials involving the three HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) M1097A2.

The tests were the first demonstrations of the Antonov An-178’s cargo-carrying capability using a real aircraft. Confirmed by the statements of the aircraft capabilities arrival-departure, placement and mooring of the vehicle in his cargo bay.

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Fonte: http://defence-blog.com/news/antonov-an-178-clears-loading-trials-with-three-hmmwv-m1097a2.html

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Antonov AN-178 demo flight training #360°
(19 de Agosto de 2016)

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Antonov launches batch production of An-178 aircraft
(26 de Agosto de 2016)

State-run enterprise Antonov has launched large-scale deployment of the batch production facilities of the An-178 transport aircraft, which is now undergoing certification tests.

The An-178 has already performed over 100 flights with an overall duration of 160 hours, Antonov's press service reported. Currently, the place is being prepared for freight handling operations.

All the procedures are in line with Europe's CS-25 Large Aeroplanes requirements, Antonov CEO Oleksandr Kotsiuba said while commenting on the certification tests.

"We've got a firm order for 10 planes for a company from Azerbaijan. The deployment of the An-178 production facilities has started at Antonov's plant," Oleksandr Kotsiuba added.

The An-178 aircraft was developed on the basis of the An-158 passenger plane and is designed to replace the An-12 transport plane. It is able to carry up to 18 tonnes of cargo, including large-sized 1C containers.

Antonov estimated that the demand for the An-178 model will reach 200 aircraft by 2032. The An-178 was earlier displayed at the Berlin Air Show 2016 where it carried out its maiden flight.

Later, it was showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow, which took place from July 11 to July 17, 2016.

In June 2016, the Antonov aircraft plant and Azerbaijan's Azal signed a contract to supply 10 cargo An-178 planes to the country's Silk Way Airlines. The first two planes will be shipped by the middle of 2018 and then another eight will be built.

The Ukrainian plant has already received advance payment for the first two planes. The total sum of the contract is a commercial secret.

The 10 aircraft are said to be the first batch as part of the deal. Antonov is Ukraine's largest and only manufacturer of transport, passenger and special-purpose planes.

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Fonte: http://uatoday.tv/techandscience/antonov-launches-batch-production-of-an-178-aircraft-734572.html

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China and Ukraine to jointly produce a new An-178 short-range tactical transport aircraft

Antonov and Beijing A-Star Aerospace Technology Co signed a cooperation agreement for joint development of the new An-178 short-range tactical transport aircraft. That was reported by diana-mihailova.livejournal.com.

The  contract №084 / 1098 / 16-156 requires the purchase of twelve Antonov An-178 at a price of 40 million. USD. For each, with an advance of 50% of the price of the first two aircraft, the first machine delivery should take place within 14 months after receipt of advance payment for the first aircraft in the amount of 100% of the contract price.

Contract №084 / 1099 / 16-156 signed for the supply of forty aircraft sets for assembly on the production capacities «Beijing A-Star Aerospace Technology Co» in China.

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Antonov shows cargo load capabilities of the new An-178 aircraft
(24 de Fevereiro de 2017)

The Ukrainian producer of the world’s largest aircraft has showcased cargo load capabilities of its new An-178 aircraft to commercial operators and military interested.

According to Antonov company, within ground test program of An-178 was conducted drills on loading – unloading aviation cargo containers and pallets.

To carry out testing the roller equipment was mounted inside the cargo cabin of the aircraft. The roller equipment includes: two branches of latch beams with girder latches and four branches of roller tracks with end latches; the latches provide fixing of the aviation cargo containers and pallets of the following.

During ground tests the declared capabilities of the aircraft on loading−unloading, placing and fixing of the aviation cargo containers and pallets in the cargo cabin of the aircraft were confirmed.

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Fonte: http://defence-blog.com/news/antonov-shows-cargo-load-capabilities-of-the-new-an-178-aircraft.html

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