An-2 "Kukuruznik" to Get a Second Life at AviaSfera

The light multi-purpose aircraft will be upgraded to the TВС-2МС version

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

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