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An-71 | |
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General information | |
Type | Tactical AWACS |
Manufacturer | Antonov |
Status | Cancelled |
Primary user | Soviet Air Force (intended) |
Number built | 3 |
History | |
First flight | 12 July 1985 |
Developed from | Antonov An-72 |
The Antonov An-71 (NATO reporting name: Madcap) is a Soviet AWACS aircraft intended for use with VVS-FA (Fighter Bomber) forces of the Soviet Air Force, developed from the An-72 transport. Only three prototypes were built before the program was cancelled.