🔹 27 February 1965 -The An-22 “Antey” made its first flight.

• A total of 69 aircraft were serially produced, including two used for structural testing.

• Work on the aircraft began in 1960. The development was led by Deputy Chief Designer O. Bilolipetsky. During the design phase, the aircraft was given the code name “Product 100.”

• In 1961, a full-scale mock-up of the aircraft was presented. Three years later, the first two aircraft were built. They were tested and already prepared for operational use.

• In 1964, “Product 100” officially received its name — An-22 “Antey.”

• Under this name, the aircraft entered world aviation history.

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