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2022-02-26 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Dreaded An-26 Military Transport Plane Vanishes Off Radars in Eastern Russia

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Posted by Besoeker 2022-02-26 04:57|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top

#1 Not a recommended ride under normal conditions.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-02-26 05:01|| 2022-02-26 05:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Why be testing the air over a nature reserve?

Posted by Skidmark 2022-02-26 07:54|| 2022-02-26 07:54|| Front Page Top

#3 Why do they call it a "Dreaded" plane?

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2022-02-26 10:47|| 2022-02-26 10:47|| Front Page Top

#4 /\ "Dreaded AN-26" is my reference. This aircraft has an abysmal safety and performance record. It is prohibited from flying or landing in some countries.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-02-26 10:54|| 2022-02-26 10:54|| Front Page Top

#5 Thanks for clarifying that Besoeker

Posted by Chris 2022-02-26 11:10|| 2022-02-26 11:10|| Front Page Top

#6 Smoke cloud from the crash was clearly visible on the FOB.

I don't remember any "fog." The second go-around and single survivor are factual.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-02-26 11:18|| 2022-02-26 11:18|| Front Page Top

#7 No airbags?

Posted by Woodrow 2022-02-26 12:20|| 2022-02-26 12:20|| Front Page Top

#8 Oh.

What's your opinion of the AN-28?

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2022-02-26 14:06|| 2022-02-26 14:06|| Front Page Top

#9 The Dread Pilot Robertski.

Posted by swksvolFF 2022-02-26 14:09|| 2022-02-26 14:09|| Front Page Top

#10 AN-28 is a low and slow STOL aircraft, TFSM. About 200 mph cruise and 20,000-ft ceiling. Not a really good flight record, but better than the AN-26. The Poles based their PZL M28 Skytruck on it.

A good pilot could 'stick and rudder' a landing almost anywhere if something were to happen. Large wings and control surfaces (incl. dual tail) for the size of the aircraft.

Unlike the AN-26 in a similar circumstance, most AN-28 passengers might survive a crash.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2022-02-26 17:39|| 2022-02-26 17:39|| Front Page Top

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