«Кукурузнику» Ан-2 дадут вторую жизнь в компании «АвиаСфера»

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

The company "Rusaviaprom" is modernizing the light multi-purpose aircraft An-2 (better known as "Kukuruznik") to the TВС-2МС version. It will be used by the air carrier "AviaSfera", the press service of "Rusaviaprom" 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 small aviation aircraft in Russia. This is an An-2 version with improved flight characteristics.

Characteristics of TВС-2МС:

  • Cruising speed — 200 km/h
  • Fuel consumption — 160 l/h
  • Flight range — 1300 km

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