FS2002 Antonov AN72. The Antonov An-72 “Coaler” was designed as a Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft which can operate from unprepared airfields. The An-72 originated as An-32, but was later fitted with jet engines. The first prototype flew on 22 December 1977, and the aircraft entered service in 1979. FSDS2 model by Dimitri Samborski. Painting by Nikolai Samsonov. Panel by Mathias Lieberecht 4 Mb
– FS2002 Antonov AN72
FS2002 Antonov AN72. The Antonov An-72 “Coaler” was designed as a Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft which can operate from unprepared airfields. The An-72 originated as An-32, but was later fitted with jet engines. The first prototype flew on 22 December 1977, and the aircraft entered service in 1979. FSDS2 model by Dimitri Samborski. Painting by Nikolai Samsonov. Panel by Mathias Lieberecht 4 Mb