An-22 | Big story of a big transport
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- The An-22 Antei is a Soviet heavy turboprop military transport aircraft created in the Antonov Design Bureau in the 1960s.
Created to provide transportation of heavy and oversized cargo, as well as airborne operations, the An-22 became an outstanding machine for its time. To this day, it is considered the largest turboprop aircraft in the world.
A total of 69 aircraft of this model were manufactured, which were actively used in the USSR Air Force. By 2021, most of the fleet has been decommissioned, however, several units are still in service in the Russian Aerospace Forces and Antonov Airlines.
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Mustard would have made a 3d model and shown it in flawless animations.
Simon Whistler would have had a ghostwriter make a 11 minute script that he could recite from his chair.
Half as intresting would have made a episode about all the An-22 crashes..
Sky - finds one and goes onboard! - Awesome!
Simon Whistler would have also edited it in enough ways to duplicate it across all the 792 channels he speaks on!
Oh yes the top 5 guy
@@Mungobohne1 u mean buissnes blaze guy?
Ah Half as Interesting would tell you half truths for 10 minutes with some lame jokes.
@@ZIGZAG12345 he has turned into just a talking wikipedia channel these days. he needs to trim the ego and the beard. shame as simon was good once.
When I was in the US Army I met one of these at Andrews AFB in 1973. We had 3 trucks and we transported luggage to various hotels in DC for an advance Soviet team preparing for a summit between Nixon and Brezhnev.
Antonov was definitely an aeronautical genius. And to think that this plane and all others at the time were designed using the most basic engineering tool ... the Slide Rule!
Not really, when was AN-22 designed, OKB Antonov already had multiple floor computers and of course aerodynamics and structural integrity was calculated on supercomputers in CAGI.
But yes, at that time, engineers were carrying slide ruler, because pocket calculators were not real thing yet, neither in East or West. They were introduced in 70s.
11:10 "behind the cockpit, a rest area where escorts could be accomodated" damn, didn't know the russian air force took such, ahem, care of its pilots ;)
"Antonov knows what a pilot wants."
you say this as a joke, but the truth is probably not that far off :)
I don't know why else a cargo flight would need half a dozen stewardesses.
He meant ford escorts
With an aircraft the size of the AN-22 and capable of carrying over 700 people, the cost of joining the Mile High Club was finally within the reach of most Soviet men and women. That affordability combined with regular, scheduled flights gave rise to their motto: "If this plane's a-rockin' don't come knocking."
Epic at 22:06 you have the star of video the An-22 and in the lower right corner you see the iconic An-2 reminding us where it all started.
I had the unexpected pleasure of watching an AN-22 landing and taking off at Manchester Airport in December 2017. I was there awaiting a flight to Brussels at the time and heard what sounded like a distant wasp buzz, but instead saw this huge plane. Turns out it was enroute from Kiev to Canada, it was in Manchester to refuel
I have always loved and admired the An-22. I was lucky to see and hear 5 of them in formation in 1993.The roar of 20 contra rotatating engines is something I will never forget! What an aircraft ❤
That's one fine looking aircraft....
I'm in Love with the C-130, my first military flight. It's comfortable and very capable in the Arctic.!🥰
You are right it looks just fine
I feel like this thing would make for a great bomber
It could also save lives instead of killing them the Afghanistan people could do with one it would be its mercy flights ✈️ of freedom !! Brendan IRL
All the details are a little unusual, but taken as a whole, she's lovely.
8:55 "A total of 69 aircraft were assembled."
Nice.
Nice
Its NATO designation was "cock". I kid you not.
@@ollylewin FR?
@@noobplayer_23 Yes. Google it.
@Johnny Gustav We used to do aircraft recognition in the ATC. I never really understood why they made such a big deal out of it. Turns out it was a hangover from WW2. AA gunners were using it to know who to fire at lol. I guess it is important.
I've been to Spyer museum in Germany. It is enormous! They also have the early ex-Lufthansa 747-200 and even by it, the An-22 looks BIG!
Cheers from Poland!
Naming an aircraft after a character in Greek mythology who was all powerful as long as he always had some part of his body touching the earth seems an unfortunate choice
Yes, there are still many questions about why the plane was named Anteus
@@SkyshipsEng The NATO name is also strange)
@@frankgaleon5124 Cock. Well it's long and tubular.
@@frankgaleon5124 Do russians have anything to do with OTAN/NATO name?
@@SkyshipsEng given that only 69 were built, during the time when the Soviets built a lot of everything, I think we can consider this design a failure. 69 airplanes is small by American military standards and practically nonexistent by the Soviet standards
Your videos go from strength to strength. Your narration and English vocabulary are nothing short of impecable. Many native English speakers do not posses such command of the language, including emphasis and clarity. My hat off to you. Not only do you produce very interesting aviation videos, but you also do it in a second language! :)
Why is it, that the only spelling mistake you made in your entire comment, is the word "impeccable" (instead of impecable)? Oh wait, I found another one, "possess" instead of posses.
I'm just messing with ya! Please don't get angry with me.
@@franek_izerski fRANKIE Frankie FrAnKiE....
True is just amazing how he does it
he even said: chubby cigars 🙂
And his accent is absolutely charming!
33:00 "It is unlikely it's craters thought it would still be flying in the skies of 2021." while an An-2 taxis in the back ground.
I'm betting *IT'S* creators would be even more surprised the An-2 would still me flying in 2021.
Haha, yes the creators of the an-2 in the 1940s would have been shocked to learn that this plane is still flying
@@frankgaleon5124 The An-2 is a good, well built airplane.
It's also huge for a single engine plane.
There is a video of a small plane caught in the wake turbulence left from an An-2. Even with full opposite aileron the small plane rolled over and crashed.
czcams.com/video/KXlv16ETueU/video.html
I noticed that too. XD Russia really seems to be the country of "Only THIS aircraft can do what it does."
I flew on one when I was a child
@@93ndani You were lucky. The Soviet Government did not want American children to fly their planes. I wanted to fly a MiG-21 but they wouldn't let me. Nor would my dad.
A few years ago I was working in my garden when I heard a deep unusual rumble in the sky. As a former military pilot and a long time airline captain, I knew what was up there was a rarity. It was the An-22.
Heh! I used to work under the approach path to a joint airbase in the US, so I got to where I could identify the fighters and transports that frequently operated out of there from the sound of their engines. It was always a treat when they had an airshow and I could learn the ground-shaking roar of a C-5 or the B-52's weirdly high-pitched shriek.
As an American I love its design and agree this plane is awesome
I used to love seeing these on the tarmac at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. I was a US soldier but could still appreciate the aesthetics of these birds. Great video as always.
Who flew them on that occasion?
@@I_Cunt_Spell I didn’t work on the flight line (or have anything to do with air operations) so I am not sure. When I was in Afghanistan, I flew on several American contracted Soviet era helicopters, crewed by airmen hailing from former Soviet dominated states. So, maybe the AN-22’s were similarly operated.
@@bombfog1
Interesting. I have read that your armed forces are quite fond of Mi-8 and Mi-17.
@@I_Cunt_Spell I enjoyed flying in Russian helicopters because they were more spacious than our Blackhawk. However, during one flight in a Mi-17, an extensive electrical fire broke out at about 100m altitude, just after takeoff. The entire aircraft filled with acrid electrical smoke, including the cockpit. I was surprised the pilots were able to get us back down in more or less one piece. It was a very hard landing but everyone of us survived. My lungs burned for a few days and my lower back ached for a few weeks, but those pains certainly were better outcomes than the alternative.
@@bombfog1
Wow! At least it wasn't a cia-supplied stinger missile hit.
Aircrafts with propellers are always my favourite
Extra propellers charisma)
Antonov An-22 'Antei' still flying after more than 50 years ! What an amazing huge transport plane.
@Arieta .-.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNND its gone
@@notastone4832 no, it hasn't.
The NK-12 is my favorite turbo prop engine.
The most powerful and charismatic. And loud)
@@frankgaleon5124 And The most musical to my ears. The engine bureau should release and build a modernized version of the NK-12 engine.
I agree, although i prefer it when fitted on tu 95
Do more military planes
i liked it on the a90 orlyonok
If you were ever fortunate enough to see the AN-225 in person it was truly breathtaking. A flying building. Helped up believe in mega human engineering.
RIP AN-225.
Russia did not have to destroy her in Feb. 2022. She flew a lot of mega cargo around the world.
RIP.
That aircraft always had a special place in my heart. I really like the design.
I appreciate both your research and the subtle humor/sarcasm in the videos. Thsnks
Good video. The An-22 is one of those planes which still has an enigma despite being widely photographed and documented.
"Your videos go from strength to strength. Your narration and English vocabulary are nothing short of impeccable."
..said by another viewer; echoed here. It's a pleasure to listen to your erudite narration and your Russian accent. Big fan of your videos.
~A former cold warrior.
Brilliant video. Giant turboprops are endlessly fascinating and unlike the better documented TU-95 variants, the An-22 was more obscure. Thanks so much!
Soviet, or, since it's an Antonov, Ukrainian.
@@dewayneblue1834 Good point. Updated
@@dewayneblue1834 Antonov design bureau was founded in Siberia (Novosibirsk) in 1946, Antonov himself is also Russian. But at the whim of the fool Khrushchev, bureau moved to Kiev in 1952. Now it has virtually disappeared, impoverished Ukraine is not able to support it.
For a long time I had been searching for the perfect documentary for the An-22. Thank you so much for the video. Wow! you have answered every question I had on the An-22.
I heretofore require anyone/everyone posting videos to CZcams to watch this video to learn how it's done correctly. This was incredibly well-produced and -presented. I am looking forward to watching all the videos on this page. My boss may get mad at me for doing that instead of working, but hey, this stuff's important.
I love this plane! They're still flying above my home town from time to time, you can hear them coming from 5-10Km.
Russians are turboprop kings. My _gosh,_ the _SOUND_ of that AN-22 should be on iTunes! 😮
But not jet kings in fact
@@frankgaleon5124 Troll much?
Antonov is in Ukraine and however part of Soviet Union, both Antonov Engineering and Motor-Sich are both in Ukraine till day and most of the engineering thought is local. Mass production is of course Soviet indeed with all their powers.
@@AgnieszkaPiasecka
The biggest part of the antonov's engeniers was russians
How can 69 aircraft be a king over 2500+ C 130s
We were living in New Delhi during the AN-22 flights to Bangladesh following the Bhola cyclone of November 1970. Our home was near the approach to the Delhi International Airport, a stopover. The roar of the counter rotating props was unbelievable on the approach. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to have been near the takeoff flight path.
Soviet aeronautical engineers were always great they designed more to the limit than western engineers the AN22 is simply a magnificent legend regards from Colombia
The fact that so few were produced is proof of how much of a failure this aircraft was.
@@CH-pv2rz Using that same logic, the US Space shuttle can be called a failure cos how few of em were produced.
The sound alone at altitude can be heard 80 km away when it's quiet.
FAA:🗿
The AN-12 uses the same engines as the TU-95 Bear, the NK-12. These engine are so noisy that US submarine sonar crews could hear underwater, when a TU-95 flew over.
@@mardiffv.8775 No an-12 use "АИ-20" engine from an-10
@@chumichov6g371 Allright, I did not know. Thank you for telling me that.
@@mardiffv.8775 Всегда пожалуйста)
I'm pleased to discover this video. Thank you! It answered a question I'd had since seeing the crew of an AN-22 off at the NATO air base @ Keflavik, Iceland, where I was stationed, as they took the next leg of their mercy flight to earthquake-ravaged Peru in 1970. They asked me for some of my Lincoln-headed US pennies as the technicians & medical personnel boarded the big aircraft, since Lincoln is revered in Russia as a people's hero, and the pennies were considered good luck. Smiling, they boarded (I had previously inspected the cargo), took off, and soon disappeared before crashing into the Denmark Straits to the west not long after. I viewed the wreckage when it was brought in, but never knew the cause of the disaster. Now, at about minute 24:00 of this documentary, the answer is given. Thereafter, for safety, we US military, as part of NATO, accommodated Soviet AN-12 transports as patrol craft based alongside our US & NATO patrol planes and coordinated joint patrols. The AN-12 & AN-22 cargo mercy flights continued for months to come. My work, as a US NAVY/NATO personnel, involved meeting, coordinating with the crews, and learning about their mission where possible. At the crew level, they were quite friendly and little different than our US/NATO personnel. An NCO is an NCO, no matter what military, it seems.
Still flying, one visited Leipzig this winter. Seen it approaching the airport, knew when it left by it's sound, you can't miss it, so loud and unique.
Your channel deserves more viewers.
I always know when the 22 flies over my head. It is the loudest turboprop I've ever heard.
Excellent presentation! I was able to tour one of these giants at the industrial museum in Speyer, Germany a few years ago and this video really gave me a better appreciation for what Antonov achieved in this design. Thanks again!
A lovely design concept. I once watched a video of the AN-22 landing in a dirt strip to deliver harvesters and tractors to remote collective farms. And the application of a turboprop helped with short-field performance, fuel efficiency and FOD damage.
Well-written and extremely informative. Great narration too.
Better than many other sites.
uuummm....everything he is saying is found on, Wikipedia and some other forums and or articles. lol. it's not some hard and crazy information to find and learn. it's just most people today are too damn lazy to do their own research for learning stuff. ha.
My man, you know your videos are bloody amazing, right? Of course you do.
I think after reading actual Jane's Defence, your videos are probably my most favourite. Ever.
Great job
It is wonderful to see the tech from "behind the curtain." Many of the non-combatant aircraft were largely unknown to me.
uuummm....everything he is saying is found on, Wikipedia and some other forums and or articles. lol. it's not some hard and crazy information to find and learn. it's just most people today are too damn lazy to do their own research for learning stuff. ha.
Been inside one of these beasts. It is truly massive. Navigator in the nose must of had one of the most amazing views while traveling.
Crazy,
Also techmoan music in bg lol
Much respect to Antonov in the creation of this huge aircraft. Thanks for sharing it with us.
One more ABSOLUTELY AMAZING video - Please keep up this excellent work !
Sky, I know I'm late to the party, but thanks for the English channel. Your vids are so well made!
The contest about turboprop vs jet enginners it was clear the winner was AN 22 🤩. Embrace from Brasil love u channel.
A great aeronautical creation, and contribution to aviation history !
Awesome plane! Looking forward watching the review! Thank you sky! 👍
I think you are a wonderful man for both the very high quality of your work and the extensive coverage of aircrafts. Thank you so very much and keep up the good work. I hope they pay you well!
That drop scene at 03:50 is pure madness! lol
High quality. Thanks for posting!
Fascinating! I had often wondered about the details of this aircraft. Thank you for such an enlightening video!
I once flew on a AN22, as I dit on a AN12, AN26, AN124, all chartered by the firme I was working for then to deliver freight all over Europe starting in EBOS. The AN22 is the one that surpriced me the most. The last AN22 landed on EBOS in september and it had then 200 flying hours left.
Just found another absolute gem on here. These videos are just fantastic!
Extremely well done, (as usual 👏), thank you for sharing.
I'm an American, and I'm in my 70s. For most of my life I was never able to get any good information about Russian and Soviet aircraft and equipment, except for grainy old black and white videos or pictures. So this is a great time for me, personally. To be able to exchange information across the world with people that I've been told to hate, and now to be able to do it without the filter of either side's government propagandists is a great thing. Thanks to the internet we are all able to see that, at our core we are all the same. We all love the same things, we all desire the same things for ourselves and our families. Peace, security, and justice. I believe this is what it was made for
Such a huge work here again! Excellent
Many thanks as always Skyships.
Great video! 😁👍 I really enjoyed all the info and stories from so many perspectives and decades. Nice work! I wish we still had all the research, developments, and design breakthroughs like the 50's and 60's.
uuummm....everything he is saying is found on, Wikipedia and some other forums and or articles. lol. it's not some hard and crazy information to find and learn. it's just most people today are too damn lazy to do their own research for learning stuff. ha.
I enjoy all of the aviation themed videos on CZcams, but yours are always the best. The sound of your voice is such that you could narrate a video on rubber bands and make it entertaining, it is as uniquely your own as are the voices of Frank Sinatra or Tina Turner. Couple that with excellent material, accuracy and superb editing, and it is, another top-notch production, as always.
What a well done documentary! Thank you for the no-nonsense presentation and clarity of narration.
Another amazing and well researched video, Skyships ENG... Thank You...
looks real nice from the front end ........... top post
I love the work you do! Thorough and enjoyable!
Loved this vid sir!
AN22 is indeed a legendary aircraft.
Enjoy your channel!
Glad you like it)
Great video, love all the details!!
Another great video from Sky! ☺️
Great video. Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽
very nice as usual ! you re a passionate and we can feel it
One of these took off from our local airport during the Covid lockdown. The noise was unlike anything I had ever heard.
I was the guest on board of Antonov 12 in 2019. From Dnipro to Kyiv-Zhuliany with some VIPs, it was so cool to fly this :)
Awesome narration, and excellent information on this beautiful monster!👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just found this channel and love it .. subbed
Welcome!
Great video, thank you!
Excellent documentary of one of the most interesting aircraft.One of my personal favourites.
Top job Sky❤😎👍!
Badass aircraft 👍
Fantastic aviation history lesson. Great job!
very interesting video, thank you skyships!
BEAST!! A marvel of engineering! Gorgeous plane. LOVE it!!
The old soviet AN-22 is just an awesome plane!
great, as always!
Awesome video, thank you for your work :)
Great video mate, I really enjoy your channel!!! I like the way you narrate these well researched, well put together and interesting videos, often with a hint of humour
Oh, thank u! Such a charismatic aircraft! Wonderful!!
National Geographic! Awesome Sky!
Fascinating! Thanks for an excellent documentary.
Beautiful!
Well done Sir, a fine piece of work, most interesting.
Very cool! I like that you incorporated your own footage of a real plane. Don’t get to see those where I’m at.
A brilliant documentary! Well narrated, with humor and knowledge.
What a beautiful aircraft. BRAVO on the video production!
Ace video, and the quality of the narration was superb. Whoever does the narration should be awarded an Oscar.
An excellent video and a fascinating history lesson too! You are an excellent presenter too!
Fascinating Aircraft Story. Well Done . Magnificence
Super.Many thanks for the video.
I’m late to this party, but, man, you do fantastic work!
Cool Video. enjoyed much learning about. ....
a real workhorse, simple and effective
Another great video 👍👍.