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CAVOK Airlines Antonov An-12BK UR-CKL departing on a cargo mission—a rare sight in European skies.
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Spotter's notes
The An-12 is the Soviet equivalent to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, but much less common in 2020s Western Europe. UR-CKL operated several special cargo relief flights during crisis periods.
Aircraft identity
Registration
UR-CKL
ICAO Type
AN12
Model
An-12BK
Manufacturer
Antonov
Airline
CAVOK Airlines
Livery
CAVOK Airlines
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Ivchenko AI-20M turboprop
Thrust
4 × 4,000 shp (2,980 kW) each
Wingspan
38.0 m
Length
33.1 m
Height
10.5 m
MTOW
61,000 kg
Range
5,700 km
Capacity
Up to 20,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
670 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 2 (older/noisier); >95 dB typical
