The story
The An-32 is a rugged twin-turboprop transport designed for hot climates and high-altitude airfields. Its over-wing engines give it the power to operate where thinner air defeats other transports.
Its engines sit about 1.5 m above the wing to keep rough-strip debris out of them and to make room for bigger propellers, which is how it keeps lifting at hot, high airfields.
Quick answers
How do you identify a An-32?
High wing with the engine nacelles perched on top of it, big four-blade propellers and a rear cargo ramp. Looks like an An-26 that moved its engines upstairs.
What does a An-32 sound like?
Two big AI-20 turboprops with a deep, droning beat.
How fast is the An-32?
Top speed is 286 kts.
How far can the An-32 fly?
Range is about 1,350 nmi with 3.7 t.
How big is the An-32?
It is 78 ft 0 in long and 95 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the An-32 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1976.
How many An-32s have been built?
About 370 built.
How rare is a An-32 in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first An-32 catch is worth 50 points.
