The Antonov An-2 was designed to meet a 1947 Soviet Ministry of Forestry requirement for a replacement for the Polikarpov Po-2, which was used in large numbers in both agricultural and utility roles. Antonov designed a large single bay biplane of all-metal construction, with an enclosed cockpit and a cabin with room for seats accommodating twelve passengers. The first prototype, designated SKh-1, and powered by a Shvetsov ASh-21 radial engine, flew on 31 August 1947. The second prototype was fitted with a more powerful Shvetsov ASh-62 engine, which allowed the aircraft's payload to be significantly increased from 1,300 kg (2,870 lb) to 2,140 kg (4,720 lb), and in this form it was ordered into production. (Wikipedia)
Decals for:
Antonov An-2 No. 027, 16th Transport Air Base - Vrazhdebna, Bulgarian Air Force, Vrazhdebna AB, 2009 Antonov An-2 c/n 1G17104, No. 70374, Yugoslav Air Force, 1991 Antonov An-2 No. 70373, Serbian Air Force, Batajnica AB, 2008 Antonov An-2 No. 150, 501st Parachute Diversion Detachment, Macedonian Air Force, Petrovec AB, 2003 Shijiazhuang Y-5, No. 34, 4050 Regiment, Albanian Air Force, Tirana AB, 2006 Antonov An-2 No. 5 (c/n 1G167-05 ex YU-BKA), Croatian Air Force, SZV Osijek, 1992