Call to resume production of the "sad donkey" An-148 in Russia with an unexpected partner

It is possible to resume production of the medium-range An-148 airliner in Russia. This proposal was made by aviation expert Sergei Marzhetsky.

According to him, the aircraft has a second chance to be produced in cooperation with North Korea, but under a new name.

Marzhetsky drew attention to the fact that the production technology of the D-436, together with the technical documentation for the An-148, can be transferred to North Korea. The specialist believes that in the future, this renamed aircraft will not go beyond the DPRK, Iran, and Belarus.

About An-148

The basic version of the aircraft is designed to carry up to 83 passengers over a distance of up to 4400 km. The aircraft was nicknamed "sad donkey" because of its appearance, which resembles the appearance of an animal: high wings look like ears, and a pointed nose and cockpit - like a muzzle.

The An-148-200 modification with an elongated fuselage was intended to carry up to 100 passengers.

In the transport version, the An-148T with a side cargo door and a rear hatch-ramp would have a carrying capacity of 15-20 tons.

The An-148-100EM in the "flying hospital" modification was developed for the needs of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation. The An-168MP was to become a patrol aircraft.

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