Antonov AN-71 AWACS prototype

The Antonov An-71 (NATO reporting name: Madcap) was a Soviet AWACS aircraft intended for use with VVS-FA (Fighter Bomber) forces of the Soviet Air Force, developed from the An-72 transport. On July 12, 1985 it first took-off from Svyatoshin airfield. Two flight prototypes have flown 1000 hours in common, but serial production of the airplane has not been launched. video Antonov Company