Q. Which one of the following describes about “AN-32 Aircraft”?
Answer:
Soviet-origin military transport aircraft
Notes: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently located the wreckage of an An-32 aircraft missing for seven-and-a-half years. The AN-32, a Soviet-origin military transport aircraft, was designed by Ukraine's Antonov Design Bureau for the IAF, purchased in 1984. With a fleet of around 100, its NATO reporting name is Cline. The versatile aircraft, operating in tropical and mountainous regions, weighs 16,800kg, has a max speed of 530km/h, and a range of 2,500km. It accommodates cargo, passengers, paratroopers, and medical missions, showing its adaptability and critical role in military and humanitarian operations.