AN-2 is a single-engine biplane with remarkable durability, high lifting power, and quick maintenance and turnaround times.
An-2 unique performance specifications and capabilities include:
capability to transport 12 passengers or 1.5 tons of cargo;
short takeoff and landing on unpaved runways, grass strips, and forest clearings;
patrolling, surveillance/monitoring, search and rescue operations;
airdrop of parachutists’ and cargo