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An-32 Cline Tactical Transport Aircraft

An-32 Cline Tactical Transport Aircraft
The An-32 is a twin engine, tactical transport aircraft designed and manufactured by Antonov design Bureau of Ukraine for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Its Nato reporting name is Cline. it's derived from the An-26 transport aircraft. total 240 An-32s are currently operational worldwide.

The aircraft can operate in several weather conditions, including hot climate of Africa (to +55?), in mountain climate of India and Latin America (up to 4500 m high). These airplanes can take off from paved and unpaved aerodromes and from restricted runways. the entire An-32 family has a set of anti corrosion measures to shield the power units of the airframe, which allows secure operations in damp maritime climate.

An-32 features advanced cargo handling devices and a cargo door fitted with a ramp to ease the loading or unloading of freight. it's additionally incorporated with higher cargo handling device to load and unload 3,000kg of payload.