The Antonov An-178 is a short-range medium-airlift military transport aircraft designed and produced by the Ukrainian Antonov company. Based on the Antonov An-158 (An-148-200), the project was announced on 5 February 2010. The first prototype was rolled out on 16 April 2015 and conducted its maiden flight on 7 May 2015.
Antonov An-178
Rollout ceremony of the Antonov An-178 prototype, April 2015
An An-178 for Ministry of the Interior of Peru under construction, November 2020
The An-178 prototype in flight
Military transport aircraft
A military transport aircraft, military cargo aircraft or airlifter is a military-owned transport aircraft used to support military operations by airlifting troops and military equipment. Transport aircraft are crucial to maintaining supply lines to forward bases that are difficult to reach by ground or waterborne access, and can be used for both strategic and tactical missions. They are also often used for civilian emergency relief missions by transporting humanitarian aid.
Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
A Douglas C-47 Skytrain, derived from the Douglas DC-3
The Sikorsky CH-53K
A 1970s Ilyushin-Il-76 airlifter designed for both strategic and tactical military operations