Antonov showcases newest military transport aircraft (video)

Kyiv-based Aviation Museum hosted a presentation of the latest military transport aircraft An-178 produced by Ukraine’s Antonov design bureau, Channel 24 reported.

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An-178 can be used both for transportation of goods and military equipment, as well troops landing, flying a distance up to 3,000 km.

Azerbaijan has already ordered ten such aircraft from the Ukrainian producer, while Saudi Arabia is mulling the purchase of another 30 planes.

Three An-178’s are expected to be received by the Ukrainian Air Force.

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