Antonov An-72
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! Role | Transport aircraft |- ! National origin | USSR/Ukraine |- ! Manufacturer | Antonov |-
! First flight | 22 December 1977 |-
! Status
| In service
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! Primary users
| Aeroflot (former)
Russian Air Force
Ukrainian Air Force
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! Produced
| 1985 - 1992
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! Number built
| 123
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! Variants
| Antonov An-74
Antonov An-71
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Antonov An-72 (Russian: Antonov An-72; NATO reporting name: Coaler) is a Soviet/Ukrainian transport aircraft designed by Antonov.
Antonov An-72 Media
An unusual design feature of the An-72 is the use of the Coandă effect to improve STOL performance, using engine exhaust gases blown over the wing's upper surface to boost lift.
Russian Border Guard An-72P at Vladivostok Airport
A Russian Navy An-72 showing the front view that resembles 'Cheburashka'.
Ukraine National Guard An-72 at Zhulyany Airport
Kazakhstan Border Guard Antonov An-72-100
The An-72 is said to resemble Cheburashka when viewed from the front.
Antonov An-72
