This view of the second prototype illustrates the simple, classic lines of the An-70.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

A slow fly-by, with undercarriage and flaps extended. The tailplane leading edge slat can also be clearly seen deployed. This is a necessary feature to retain tailplane effectiveness in the powerful downwash behind the wing when the flaps are deflected.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Detail of the Aerosila SV-27 contra-rotating propellers, each with eight composite blades at the front and six at the rear.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

A snowstorm generated by the four 14,000shp Progress/Motor Sich D-27 propfans as the An-70 begins its take-off run. Note the wing anhedral.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Admittedly lightly loaded, the An-70 demonstrated an impressive rate of climb during its flying display at the 1999 Paris Salon. The propfans generate a very distinctive ‘buzz-saw’ noise, particularly under full power.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Cargo hold, viewed looking aft. The hold has a maximum width of 15ft 9in, height of 13ft 5 1/2in and volume of 15,000ft3

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Flight deck showing the six large-screen electronic flight information displays.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Antonov An-70

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Progress/Motor Sich D-27 propfan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994

Three-view drawing of the Antonov An-70.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-70 - УкраинаUkraine - 1994