When I was in the US Army I met one of these at Andrews AFB in 1973. We had 3 trucks and we transported luggage to various hotels in DC for an advance Soviet team preparing for a summit between Nixon and Brezhnev.

Epic at 22:06 you have the star of video the An-22 and in the lower right corner you see the iconic An-2 reminding us where it all started.

Mustard would have made a 3d model and shown it in flawless animations. Simon Whistler would have had a ghostwriter make a 11 minute script that he could recite from his chair. Half as intresting would have made a episode about all the An-22 crashes.. Sky - finds one and goes onboard! - Awesome!

@ZIGZAG12345

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Whistler would have also edited it in enough ways to duplicate it across all the 792 channels he speaks on!

@Mungobohne1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes the top 5 guy

@mateuszzimon8216

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mungobohne1 u mean buissnes blaze guy?

@dragoonTT

3 жыл бұрын

Ah Half as Interesting would tell you half truths for 10 minutes with some lame jokes.

@mrrolandlawrence

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZIGZAG12345 he has turned into just a talking wikipedia channel these days. he needs to trim the ego and the beard. shame as simon was good once.

Antonov was definitely an aeronautical genius. And to think that this plane and all others at the time were designed using the most basic engineering tool ... the Slide Rule!

@tomascernak6112

6 ай бұрын

Not really, when was AN-22 designed, OKB Antonov already had multiple floor computers and of course aerodynamics and structural integrity was calculated on supercomputers in CAGI. But yes, at that time, engineers were carrying slide ruler, because pocket calculators were not real thing yet, neither in East or West. They were introduced in 70s.

I have always loved and admired the An-22. I was lucky to see and hear 5 of them in formation in 1993.The roar of 20 contra rotatating engines is something I will never forget! What an aircraft ❤

I had the unexpected pleasure of watching an AN-22 landing and taking off at Manchester Airport in December 2017. I was there awaiting a flight to Brussels at the time and heard what sounded like a distant wasp buzz, but instead saw this huge plane. Turns out it was enroute from Kiev to Canada, it was in Manchester to refuel

Aircrafts with propellers are always my favourite

@SkyshipsEng

3 жыл бұрын

Extra propellers charisma)

I've been to Spyer museum in Germany. It is enormous! They also have the early ex-Lufthansa 747-200 and even by it, the An-22 looks BIG! Cheers from Poland!

11:10 "behind the cockpit, a rest area where escorts could be accomodated" damn, didn't know the russian air force took such, ahem, care of its pilots ;)

@choochootrain3807

3 жыл бұрын

"Antonov knows what a pilot wants."

@tsvetangeorgiev

3 жыл бұрын

you say this as a joke, but the truth is probably not that far off :)

@jaredkennedy6576

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why else a cargo flight would need half a dozen stewardesses.

@guyjonson6364

3 жыл бұрын

He meant ford escorts

@mike30534

3 жыл бұрын

With an aircraft the size of the AN-22 and capable of carrying over 700 people, the cost of joining the Mile High Club was finally within the reach of most Soviet men and women. That affordability combined with regular, scheduled flights gave rise to their motto: "If this plane's a-rockin' don't come knocking."

Naming an aircraft after a character in Greek mythology who was all powerful as long as he always had some part of his body touching the earth seems an unfortunate choice

@SkyshipsEng

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are still many questions about why the plane was named Anteus

@frankgaleon5124

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkyshipsEng The NATO name is also strange)

@TommyWylie

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgaleon5124 Cock. Well it's long and tubular.

@CristianValenzuela2155

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgaleon5124 Do russians have anything to do with OTAN/NATO name?

@kevinbarry71

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkyshipsEng given that only 69 were built, during the time when the Soviets built a lot of everything, I think we can consider this design a failure. 69 airplanes is small by American military standards and practically nonexistent by the Soviet standards

A few years ago I was working in my garden when I heard a deep unusual rumble in the sky. As a former military pilot and a long time airline captain, I knew what was up there was a rarity. It was the An-22.

@AubriGryphon

3 жыл бұрын

Heh! I used to work under the approach path to a joint airbase in the US, so I got to where I could identify the fighters and transports that frequently operated out of there from the sound of their engines. It was always a treat when they had an airshow and I could learn the ground-shaking roar of a C-5 or the B-52's weirdly high-pitched shriek.

8:55 "A total of 69 aircraft were assembled." Nice.

@gamergaming6604

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@ollylewin

3 жыл бұрын

Its NATO designation was "cock". I kid you not.

@noobplayer_23

3 жыл бұрын

@@ollylewin FR?

@ollylewin

3 жыл бұрын

@@noobplayer_23 Yes. Google it.

@ollylewin

3 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Gustav We used to do aircraft recognition in the ATC. I never really understood why they made such a big deal out of it. Turns out it was a hangover from WW2. AA gunners were using it to know who to fire at lol. I guess it is important.

As an American I love its design and agree this plane is awesome

That's one fine looking aircraft....

@davep5227

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Love with the C-130, my first military flight. It's comfortable and very capable in the Arctic.!🥰

@poland5606

2 жыл бұрын

You are right it looks just fine

@helicoptersauce

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like this thing would make for a great bomber

@brendanwhite3731

2 жыл бұрын

It could also save lives instead of killing them the Afghanistan people could do with one it would be its mercy flights ✈️ of freedom !! Brendan IRL

@disgruntledfaerie

2 жыл бұрын

All the details are a little unusual, but taken as a whole, she's lovely.

That aircraft always had a special place in my heart. I really like the design.

Your videos go from strength to strength. Your narration and English vocabulary are nothing short of impecable. Many native English speakers do not posses such command of the language, including emphasis and clarity. My hat off to you. Not only do you produce very interesting aviation videos, but you also do it in a second language! :)

@franek_izerski

3 жыл бұрын

Why is it, that the only spelling mistake you made in your entire comment, is the word "impeccable" (instead of impecable)? Oh wait, I found another one, "possess" instead of posses. I'm just messing with ya! Please don't get angry with me.

@CristianValenzuela2155

3 жыл бұрын

@@franek_izerski fRANKIE Frankie FrAnKiE....

@landryabraham642

2 жыл бұрын

True is just amazing how he does it

@billynomates920

2 жыл бұрын

he even said: chubby cigars 🙂

@sonkejager3305

2 жыл бұрын

And his accent is absolutely charming!

I appreciate both your research and the subtle humor/sarcasm in the videos. Thsnks

The NK-12 is my favorite turbo prop engine.

@frankgaleon5124

3 жыл бұрын

The most powerful and charismatic. And loud)

@btrdangerdan2010

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgaleon5124 And The most musical to my ears. The engine bureau should release and build a modernized version of the NK-12 engine.

@marcamant7258

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, although i prefer it when fitted on tu 95

@saverskhanna9005

3 жыл бұрын

Do more military planes

@bernds1488

3 жыл бұрын

i liked it on the a90 orlyonok

Antonov An-22 'Antei' still flying after more than 50 years ! What an amazing huge transport plane.

@M16_Akula-III

2 жыл бұрын

@Arieta .-.

@notastone4832

Жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNND its gone

@MikoyanGurevichMiG21

Жыл бұрын

@@notastone4832 no, it hasn't.

33:00 "It is unlikely it's craters thought it would still be flying in the skies of 2021." while an An-2 taxis in the back ground. I'm betting *IT'S* creators would be even more surprised the An-2 would still me flying in 2021.

@frankgaleon5124

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes the creators of the an-2 in the 1940s would have been shocked to learn that this plane is still flying

@erictaylor5462

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgaleon5124 The An-2 is a good, well built airplane. It's also huge for a single engine plane. There is a video of a small plane caught in the wake turbulence left from an An-2. Even with full opposite aileron the small plane rolled over and crashed. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYyg2JNvdbfblbg.html

@AubriGryphon

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. XD Russia really seems to be the country of "Only THIS aircraft can do what it does."

@93ndani

3 жыл бұрын

I flew on one when I was a child

@erictaylor5462

3 жыл бұрын

@@93ndani You were lucky. The Soviet Government did not want American children to fly their planes. I wanted to fly a MiG-21 but they wouldn't let me. Nor would my dad.

If you were ever fortunate enough to see the AN-225 in person it was truly breathtaking. A flying building. Helped up believe in mega human engineering. RIP AN-225. Russia did not have to destroy her in Feb. 2022. She flew a lot of mega cargo around the world. RIP.

Good video. The An-22 is one of those planes which still has an enigma despite being widely photographed and documented.

For a long time I had been searching for the perfect documentary for the An-22. Thank you so much for the video. Wow! you have answered every question I had on the An-22.

Brilliant video. Giant turboprops are endlessly fascinating and unlike the better documented TU-95 variants, the An-22 was more obscure. Thanks so much!

@dewayneblue1834

Жыл бұрын

Soviet, or, since it's an Antonov, Ukrainian.

@drywinddotnet

Жыл бұрын

@@dewayneblue1834 Good point. Updated

@borfer9366

Жыл бұрын

@@dewayneblue1834 Antonov design bureau was founded in Siberia (Novosibirsk) in 1946, Antonov himself is also Russian. But at the whim of the fool Khrushchev, bureau moved to Kiev in 1952. Now it has virtually disappeared, impoverished Ukraine is not able to support it.

I used to love seeing these on the tarmac at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. I was a US soldier but could still appreciate the aesthetics of these birds. Great video as always.

@I_Cunt_Spell

3 жыл бұрын

Who flew them on that occasion?

@bombfog1

3 жыл бұрын

@@I_Cunt_Spell I didn’t work on the flight line (or have anything to do with air operations) so I am not sure. When I was in Afghanistan, I flew on several American contracted Soviet era helicopters, crewed by airmen hailing from former Soviet dominated states. So, maybe the AN-22’s were similarly operated.

@I_Cunt_Spell

3 жыл бұрын

@@bombfog1 Interesting. I have read that your armed forces are quite fond of Mi-8 and Mi-17.

@bombfog1

3 жыл бұрын

@@I_Cunt_Spell I enjoyed flying in Russian helicopters because they were more spacious than our Blackhawk. However, during one flight in a Mi-17, an extensive electrical fire broke out at about 100m altitude, just after takeoff. The entire aircraft filled with acrid electrical smoke, including the cockpit. I was surprised the pilots were able to get us back down in more or less one piece. It was a very hard landing but everyone of us survived. My lungs burned for a few days and my lower back ached for a few weeks, but those pains certainly were better outcomes than the alternative.

@I_Cunt_Spell

3 жыл бұрын

@@bombfog1 Wow! At least it wasn't a cia-supplied stinger missile hit.

We were living in New Delhi during the AN-22 flights to Bangladesh following the Bhola cyclone of November 1970. Our home was near the approach to the Delhi International Airport, a stopover. The roar of the counter rotating props was unbelievable on the approach. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to have been near the takeoff flight path.

I always know when the 22 flies over my head. It is the loudest turboprop I've ever heard.

I love this plane! They're still flying above my home town from time to time, you can hear them coming from 5-10Km.

Excellent presentation! I was able to tour one of these giants at the industrial museum in Speyer, Germany a few years ago and this video really gave me a better appreciation for what Antonov achieved in this design. Thanks again!

Still flying, one visited Leipzig this winter. Seen it approaching the airport, knew when it left by it's sound, you can't miss it, so loud and unique.

"Your videos go from strength to strength. Your narration and English vocabulary are nothing short of impeccable." ..said by another viewer; echoed here. It's a pleasure to listen to your erudite narration and your Russian accent. Big fan of your videos. ~A former cold warrior.

The sound alone at altitude can be heard 80 km away when it's quiet.

@chumichov6g371

3 жыл бұрын

FAA:🗿

@mardiffv.8775

3 жыл бұрын

The AN-12 uses the same engines as the TU-95 Bear, the NK-12. These engine are so noisy that US submarine sonar crews could hear underwater, when a TU-95 flew over.

@chumichov6g371

3 жыл бұрын

@@mardiffv.8775 No an-12 use "АИ-20" engine from an-10

@mardiffv.8775

3 жыл бұрын

@@chumichov6g371 Allright, I did not know. Thank you for telling me that.

@chumichov6g371

3 жыл бұрын

@@mardiffv.8775 Всегда пожалуйста)

Your channel deserves more viewers.

High quality. Thanks for posting!

Awesome plane! Looking forward watching the review! Thank you sky! 👍

I heretofore require anyone/everyone posting videos to KZread to watch this video to learn how it's done correctly. This was incredibly well-produced and -presented. I am looking forward to watching all the videos on this page. My boss may get mad at me for doing that instead of working, but hey, this stuff's important.

Russians are turboprop kings. My _gosh,_ the _SOUND_ of that AN-22 should be on iTunes! 😮

@frankgaleon5124

3 жыл бұрын

But not jet kings in fact

@TocTeplv

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgaleon5124 Troll much?

@AgnieszkaPiasecka

2 жыл бұрын

Antonov is in Ukraine and however part of Soviet Union, both Antonov Engineering and Motor-Sich are both in Ukraine till day and most of the engineering thought is local. Mass production is of course Soviet indeed with all their powers.

@ignaciomunizdiaz5194

2 жыл бұрын

@@AgnieszkaPiasecka The biggest part of the antonov's engeniers was russians

@robdawg7183

2 жыл бұрын

How can 69 aircraft be a king over 2500+ C 130s

One more ABSOLUTELY AMAZING video - Please keep up this excellent work !

Soviet aeronautical engineers were always great they designed more to the limit than western engineers the AN22 is simply a magnificent legend regards from Colombia

@CH-pv2rz

Жыл бұрын

The fact that so few were produced is proof of how much of a failure this aircraft was.

@zahrans

Жыл бұрын

@@CH-pv2rz Using that same logic, the US Space shuttle can be called a failure cos how few of em were produced.

Many thanks as always Skyships.

I think you are a wonderful man for both the very high quality of your work and the extensive coverage of aircrafts. Thank you so very much and keep up the good work. I hope they pay you well!

Been inside one of these beasts. It is truly massive. Navigator in the nose must of had one of the most amazing views while traveling.

Such a huge work here again! Excellent

It is wonderful to see the tech from "behind the curtain." Many of the non-combatant aircraft were largely unknown to me.

@nexpro6118

Жыл бұрын

uuummm....everything he is saying is found on, Wikipedia and some other forums and or articles. lol. it's not some hard and crazy information to find and learn. it's just most people today are too damn lazy to do their own research for learning stuff. ha.

I'm pleased to discover this video. Thank you! It answered a question I'd had since seeing the crew of an AN-22 off at the NATO air base @ Keflavik, Iceland, where I was stationed, as they took the next leg of their mercy flight to earthquake-ravaged Peru in 1970. They asked me for some of my Lincoln-headed US pennies as the technicians & medical personnel boarded the big aircraft, since Lincoln is revered in Russia as a people's hero, and the pennies were considered good luck. Smiling, they boarded (I had previously inspected the cargo), took off, and soon disappeared before crashing into the Denmark Straits to the west not long after. I viewed the wreckage when it was brought in, but never knew the cause of the disaster. Now, at about minute 24:00 of this documentary, the answer is given. Thereafter, for safety, we US military, as part of NATO, accommodated Soviet AN-12 transports as patrol craft based alongside our US & NATO patrol planes and coordinated joint patrols. The AN-12 & AN-22 cargo mercy flights continued for months to come. My work, as a US NAVY/NATO personnel, involved meeting, coordinating with the crews, and learning about their mission where possible. At the crew level, they were quite friendly and little different than our US/NATO personnel. An NCO is an NCO, no matter what military, it seems.

Fascinating! I had often wondered about the details of this aircraft. Thank you for such an enlightening video!

Just found another absolute gem on here. These videos are just fantastic!

Extremely well done, (as usual 👏), thank you for sharing.

That drop scene at 03:50 is pure madness! lol

My man, you know your videos are bloody amazing, right? Of course you do. I think after reading actual Jane's Defence, your videos are probably my most favourite. Ever. Great job

One of these took off from our local airport during the Covid lockdown. The noise was unlike anything I had ever heard.

I love the work you do! Thorough and enjoyable!

Well-written and extremely informative. Great narration too.

@davidmurphy8190

2 жыл бұрын

Better than many other sites.

@nexpro6118

Жыл бұрын

uuummm....everything he is saying is found on, Wikipedia and some other forums and or articles. lol. it's not some hard and crazy information to find and learn. it's just most people today are too damn lazy to do their own research for learning stuff. ha.

Great video, love all the details!!

What a well done documentary! Thank you for the no-nonsense presentation and clarity of narration.

Crazy, Also techmoan music in bg lol

Another amazing and well researched video, Skyships ENG... Thank You...

Another great video from Sky! ☺️

Fantastic aviation history lesson. Great job!

A lovely design concept. I once watched a video of the AN-22 landing in a dirt strip to deliver harvesters and tractors to remote collective farms. And the application of a turboprop helped with short-field performance, fuel efficiency and FOD damage.

Much respect to Antonov in the creation of this huge aircraft. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Awesome narration, and excellent information on this beautiful monster!👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great video, thank you!

Great video. Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽

Great video mate, I really enjoy your channel!!! I like the way you narrate these well researched, well put together and interesting videos, often with a hint of humour

Loved this vid sir! AN22 is indeed a legendary aircraft. Enjoy your channel!

@SkyshipsEng

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it)

A great aeronautical creation, and contribution to aviation history !

I'm an Aussie, this is why I love Russian aircraft. Huge, tough and mostly reliable. This aircraft is an absolute beast!!!!!

very interesting video, thank you skyships!

Great video! 😁👍 I really enjoyed all the info and stories from so many perspectives and decades. Nice work! I wish we still had all the research, developments, and design breakthroughs like the 50's and 60's.

@nexpro6118

Жыл бұрын

uuummm....everything he is saying is found on, Wikipedia and some other forums and or articles. lol. it's not some hard and crazy information to find and learn. it's just most people today are too damn lazy to do their own research for learning stuff. ha.

An excellent video and a fascinating history lesson too! You are an excellent presenter too!

Sky, I know I'm late to the party, but thanks for the English channel. Your vids are so well made!

Oh, thank u! Such a charismatic aircraft! Wonderful!!

Awesome video, thank you for your work :)

great, as always!

love these vids man

BEAST!! A marvel of engineering! Gorgeous plane. LOVE it!!

Fascinating! Thanks for an excellent documentary.

Cool Video. enjoyed much learning about. ....

A brilliant documentary! Well narrated, with humor and knowledge.

very nice as usual ! you re a passionate and we can feel it

The contest about turboprop vs jet enginners it was clear the winner was AN 22 🤩. Embrace from Brasil love u channel.

Excellent documentary of one of the most interesting aircraft.One of my personal favourites. Top job Sky❤😎👍!

Another great video 👍👍.

I once flew on a AN22, as I dit on a AN12, AN26, AN124, all chartered by the firme I was working for then to deliver freight all over Europe starting in EBOS. The AN22 is the one that surpriced me the most. The last AN22 landed on EBOS in september and it had then 200 flying hours left.

Just found this channel and love it .. subbed

@SkyshipsEng

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Brilliant. Thank you. Stay safe.

Super.Many thanks for the video.

Very cool! I like that you incorporated your own footage of a real plane. Don’t get to see those where I’m at.

Well done Sir, a fine piece of work, most interesting.

What a beautiful aircraft. BRAVO on the video production!

Outstanding video!

Fascinating Aircraft Story. Well Done . Magnificence

Thanks for the video

Beautiful!

National Geographic! Awesome Sky!

Ace video, and the quality of the narration was superb. Whoever does the narration should be awarded an Oscar.

Thank you for this detailed history - good luck for you

looks real nice from the front end ........... top post

Very informative and entertaining. Many thanks