An148 tested in very cold conditions

[Rob100]

Down to-51 deg C!

http://www.antonov.com/news/index.xm...s_20060201.xml

I think it's a very nice aircraft!

[Rainboe]

It's a very nice twin engined BAe 146! They've got a very nice BAe ATP as well, but they can keep that. I think they have a very nice B757 too. And a very nice Lockheed Galaxy, and a very nice B727........ (sound of cosh hitting head)

[Seloco]

Is Antonov the only company in the world still producing biplanes (AN3T)?!

[GreatMe]

There are still a reasonable number of light aircraft manufacturers that make bi-planes. E.g. Aviat Aircraft still make the Pitts Special aerobatics bi-plane.

While I know that there have been quite a few different variants, are there any other planes that have been in production longer than the Pitts Special (61 years)? I know the Piper Cub might count if the Super Cub is considered a variant, rather than a new design?

[VP8]

Originally Posted by Rainboe

It's a very nice twin engined BAe 146! They've got a very nice BAe ATP as well, but they can keep that. I think they have a very nice B757 too. And a very nice Lockheed Galaxy, and a very nice B727........ (sound of cosh hitting head)

Wot are you on!!!

B757 too. possibly Illyushin/Tupolev not Antonov
very nice Lockheed Galaxy Ok AN124 only larger than C5
and a very nice B727 Illyushin/Tupolev again poss Yakolev not Antonov

VEEPS

[eal401]

I think they have a very nice B757 too. ... and a very nice B727........ (sound of cosh hitting head)

Don't know much about aeroplanes then?