The story
The Antonov An-2 first flew in 1947 and was built in huge numbers for farm work, parachuting, cargo and passengers. Its flight manual doesn't even list a stall speed: slow it right down and it settles toward the ground at about parachute descent rate.
In a strong headwind the An-2 can fly so slowly that it moves backwards relative to the ground while still under control.
Quick answers
How do you identify a An-2?
A huge single-engine biplane: two wide, strut-braced wings, a big round radial nose and a tailwheel. Nothing else that size has two wings.
What does a An-2 sound like?
Single radial piston engine — a deep, throaty rumble like a tractor with wings.
How fast is the An-2?
Top speed is 139 kts.
How many passengers does the An-2 carry?
Up to 12. A typical layout is 12 (1-class).
How far can the An-2 fly?
Range is about 456 nmi.
How big is the An-2?
It is 40 ft 8 in long and 59 ft 9 in (upper) across the wings.
When did the An-2 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1947.
How many An-2s have been built?
18,000+ built.
How rare is a An-2 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first An-2 catch is worth 25 points.
