The Antonov An-38 is a stretched and upgraded version of Antonov's earlier An-28 . It is a twin-engined turboprop transport aircraft, designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in Kyiv , Ukraine . Production is in Novosibirsk , Russia , but some crucial parts are also made in Ukraine and Belarus . It first flew in 1994 , and received international flight certification in April 2000 . A total of 11 were built and 2 remain in airline service as of August 2019. A recent documentary says that only one remains in service with ALROSA Airlines in 2021.
5-594: Impetus for a stretch of the Antonov An-28 design began with a 1989 sales tour in India, where it became clear that a significant market existed for an aircraft similar to the An-28, but with seating in the 25–30 seat range. The design was approved a year later, and was displayed at the 1991 Paris Air Show as a model. The An-38 is of a similar design to the older An-28, featuring the same wings and tail; but it has
10-456: A longer fuselage and includes several enhancements, such as higher fuel efficiency, increased comfort (cabin and cockpit), and decreased internal noise, coupled with better sound insulation. Other improvements include an increase in passengers to 27, thanks to an increase in maximum payload to 2,500 kg (5,500 lbs), as well as a maximum speed of 405 km/h (250 mph). Its design also enables it to operate in adverse conditions—it
15-640: Is a twin-engined light turboprop transport aircraft, developed from the Antonov An-14 M. It was the winner of a competition against the Beriev Be-30 , for use by Aeroflot as a short-range airliner. It first flew in 1969. A total of 191 were built and 16 remain in airline service as at August 2015. After a short pre-production series built by Antonov, it was licence-built in Poland by PZL-Mielec . In 1993, PZL-Mielec developed its own improved variant,
20-786: Is equipped with weather radar, sophisticated navigational systems, and low pressure tires that allow it to operate from primitive, unpaved and icy airfields. Furthermore, the aircraft is more resistant to stalling at high angles of attack and is stable and maneuverable with ice on the wing and tail assembly. As of August 2019, 2 Antonov An-38 aircraft remain in airline service with ALROSA . Recent reviews suggest only one remains in service in 2021. Former operators [REDACTED] Russia Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004, Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2000–2001 General characteristics Performance Related development Related lists Antonov An-28 The Antonov An-28 ( NATO reporting name Cash )
25-549: The PZL M28 Skytruck . The An-28 is similar to the An-14 in many aspects, including its wing structure and twin rudders , but features an expanded fuselage and turboprop engines, in place of the An-14's piston engines . The An-28 first flew as a modified An-14 in 1969. The next preproduction model did not fly until 1975. In passenger carrying configuration, accommodation was provided for up to 15 people, in addition to
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