Rusaviaprom is modernizing the An-2 light multi-purpose aircraft (better known as the "Kukuruznik") to the TВС-2МС version. It will be used by the AviaSfera airline, Rusaviaprom's press service reported.
AviaSfera has ordered the modernization of two aircraft. Work on the first An-2 is in its final stages. Partial funding for these purposes in the amount of 30 million rubles was allocated by the regional leasing company of Bashkiria.
TВС-2МС is the only serial-produced small aircraft in Russia. This is an An-2 version with improved flight characteristics.
TВС-2МС Characteristics:
- Cruising speed - 200 km/h
- Fuel consumption - 160 l/h
- Flight range - 1300 km
Read more on the topic:
"The Fastest Combat Aircraft in the World": Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Impressed the US
"Superfighter" MiG-1.44 Remained on Paper, but Helped Develop the Chinese "Mighty Dragon" J-20
"Russians Compete with Americans": National Interest Assesses the Promising MiG-41 PAK DP