Antonov plant demonstrated the first military transport aircraft (PHOTOS)

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On December 28, the Antonov plant demonstrated the first military transport aircraft An-178-100R #001.

UA reports this.

The aircraft of the new generation is designed for flight certification tests.

It was created on the basis of modern world information technologies. An-178-100R №001 is equipped with hundreds of electronic computers that allow to integrate all systems and sensors, as well as automate control of their performance and optimize control.

More than 30 Ukrainian enterprises took part in the creation of the aircraft. Parts were supplied from Europe, USA and Canada.

A military aircraft can be used to transport personnel, deliver weapons and light military equipment, including transport goods by landing and parachute methods.

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