Antonov

[slurp]

i know this is not an ATC issue ,but as an ex ATSA i feel at home here ...recently in Sri Lanka saw what looked like a 2 engined Antonov10/12,what type is it ? and where can i get a Sri Lankan civil register?

[BN2A]

Could be an Antonov 24 or 26..... .Basically the same as each other, but the 26 has a tailgate loading ramp.. .Not as big as the 12, but big for a twin turboprop.. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />

[slurp]

BN2A ...does it look like an Antonov 12...this did ...looked in a bad state too

[slurp]

BN2....just found a pic of an An 26...it wasn t that ...this a/c had a clear nose (bomb aimers position )...just like an An 12 ...but had 2 engines ...????

[ContactLondon]

With reference to the Sri Lankan register, try contacting the Aviation Hobby Shop in West Drayton, they may be able to help you

[Exel]

I suspect what you saw was an Antonov 8 (the forerunner to the An10/12). It's basically the same size/shape, but with two engines.. .. .What was the registration I think i know a man who maybe able to help you out.

[slurp]

sand ...thanx ...can t remember the reg ...might have been 4RAKW??? not certain

[slurp]

sand ...thanx for your help ...i went to a website and found a pic ...yep it was an An8

[Biggin Koksy]

Closet spotter!!!!! After all these years, I never Knew!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OLNEY 1 BRAVO]

Hope it wasn't flying - the Russians and Ukranians have withdrawn type certification for the AN-8!!

[Greg Baddeley]

A couple are still flying in defiance of the makers' withdrawal of the certificate - African (Equatorial Guinea) registration. The one in Sri Lanka was inactive but seems to have risen again.....very doubtful situation! If you can get a good slide of it, there'll be hundreds of spotter types who'll pay good money for a copy!

[slurp]

christ i f only i had known ...its parked right where you get off the plane...could have touched the thing....b****r.......btw hi phil