The
Antonov AN-2 Colt (N2AN). The AN-2 is the world's largest single-engine
biplane. The first flight was in August of 1947. The Soviet Union
produced them until 1962. Production after 1962 was done in Poland
under license. In China, license built AN-2s go by the designation Y-5.
This one was built in 1984 and is operated by the Inland Empire Wing of
the Commemorative Air Force. The STOL and slow speed flight
characterstics on this airplane are amazing for it's size. It's fun to
fly too.
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