Antonov An-32

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The Antonov An-32 is a twin-engine tactical transport aircraft specifically engineered for operations at high-altitude airfields up to 4,500 meters and in extreme hot climates. First flown on July 9, 1976, it featured an innovative high-wing configuration with AI-20DM turboprop engines mounted above the wing for enhanced short-field performance. Measuring 23.68 meters in length with a 29.20-meter wingspan, the aircraft could transport substantial cargo loads or personnel in challenging conditions where conventional transports struggled. The An-32 was manufactured by Ukraine's Kyiv Aviation Plant under direction of the Antonov Design Bureau.