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What a Antonov AN-2 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 19 Antonov AN-2 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Antonov AN-2 cost?

There are 19 Antonov AN-2 listings on PlaneFox right now, 8 of them priced. They ask between EUR 40,000 and EUR 150,000, with a median of EUR 78,000.

How far can a Antonov AN-2 fly?

A Antonov AN-2 flies about 456 nm, roughly 845 km, which is about 4 h 34 min in still air at typical cruise.

More questions about the Antonov AN-2

How much does a Antonov AN-2 cost?
The median asking price for a Antonov AN-2 on PlaneFox is EUR 78,000, measured across the Antonov AN-2 listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 40,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 150,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Antonov AN-2?
Antonov AN-2 aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 40,000 to EUR 150,000, with a median asking price of EUR 78,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Antonov AN-2 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 19 Antonov AN-2 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Antonov AN-2 for sale?
Every Antonov AN-2 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 19 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Germany (5), followed by Bulgaria (3), Portugal (1), Italy (1) and Poland (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Antonov AN-2 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Antonov AN-2?
On a used Antonov AN-2, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.
How do Antonov AN-2 prices change with year of manufacture?
The price chart on this page shows the average asking price of a Antonov AN-2 by year of manufacture, drawn from the Antonov AN-2 listings PlaneFox holds today. It shows how the Antonov AN-2 holds its value over time and which model years offer the best price for the condition.

About the Antonov AN-2

Aircraft overview

The Antonov AN-2 is a single-engine, fabric-covered biplane utility aircraft designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It first flew in 1947 and entered large-scale production soon after, with major production also undertaken in Poland by PZL-Mielec for several decades. Built for rugged civil and military utility work, the AN-2 has served as an agricultural aircraft, short-field transport, parachute platform, cargo hauler, ambulance aircraft and bush aircraft. Its importance comes from a rare combination of simple construction, large cabin volume, strong low-speed handling and the ability to operate from short, rough strips.

Performance & specifications

Typical AN-2 performance is modest by modern turboprop standards but well suited to low-speed utility operations. Cruise speed is commonly around 95-105 knots, with range often quoted at roughly 450 nautical miles depending on fuel, load and configuration. The aircraft can carry up to 12 passengers or about 3,300 lb of payload in utility layouts. Service ceiling is approximately 14,750 feet. Standard power is provided by a Shvetsov ASh-62IR nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine rated at about 1,000 hp, driving a large constant-speed propeller. Buyers should note that real-world performance varies significantly with engine condition, propeller type, airframe drag, fuel load and field conditions.

Cabin & avionics

The AN-2 cabin is practical rather than refined, with a high roof, rear cargo door and space for passenger benches, stretchers, agricultural equipment or freight depending on the version. Most aircraft have a two-crew cockpit with conventional analog instrumentation. Factory avionics were basic, and many surviving examples have been modified over time with modern VHF radios, Mode S transponders, GPS units, ADS-B equipment and updated engine monitoring. Integrated glass suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000 are not typical for the AN-2; avionics fit should be assessed aircraft by aircraft.

Buying & value

On the used market, the Antonov AN-2 usually appeals to operators or collectors needing low acquisition cost, high utility and vintage radial-engine character rather than speed or efficiency. PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price of about EUR 104,000, with examples ranging roughly from EUR 40,000 to EUR 195,000. Key inspection points include fabric condition, corrosion in the steel-tube structure, wing and strut condition, engine time and parts availability, propeller status, logbook continuity, and compliance with local certification rules. Common variants include agricultural, passenger, cargo and parachute configurations, while notable upgrades may include modern radios, navigation equipment, ADS-B, interior refurbishment and, in some cases, engine or systems modernization.

19 Antonov AN-2 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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