Flying The World's Biggest Turboprop - Antonov An-22

This is a video of flying inside the world's largest turboprop – the Antonov An-22 Antei. Join me on this incredible flight from Leipzig to Bremen on the An-22. The plane picked up a special bus shipment in Bremen and we flew back to Leipzig. A total of 20 strong crew operates the Antonov An-22, including 6 cockpit crew.

The An-22 is not only the biggest turboprop aircraft in the world but also it was the FIRST WIDE-BODY aircraft in the world! The plane is powered by four Kuznetsov NK-12 engines, each driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers with their unique sound.

The An-22 holds a Guinness World record with a max payload of 250 ton (551,156 lb). It is the only widebody freighter capable of operations at airports with unpaved runways or a remote airstrip.

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[SamChui]

This is probably my aviation highlight of 2020. I love to cover all these amazing and unique planes and the people behind the operation. They made aviation special!

There was a few question why the bus don't drive to Leipzig. The bus is destined to Baku, Azerbaijan. The An-22 plane made a tech stop to refuel in Leipzig as Bremen has a short runway. After refuel, it continue to fly the bus to Baku.

[Brother-Louis]

Although the AN-22 is amazing, those signatures on that painting for that kid is priceless beyond words.

[snowblazed]

Who doesn't love a Soviet era aircraft? There is something so unique about them, I especially love their green cockpits

[radascz]

Hope all crew guys are safe during this horrible wartime.

[Boubson]

The best place in this plane is the navigator's one. What a view!
And most of all, he touches the ground before everyone else, captain included...

[silvermane]

I like the fact that they are good sports and signed the kid's drawing, that speaks well about the crew. Good job guys and stay safe.

[Ja_Wu]

So the An-22 flew directly over my school before she landed at Leipzig Airport and the sound of the turboprops was awesome and so loud👍🏻

[Aeronaut]

Utter and total respect for these gentlemen. They don't land the aircraft, they wrestle it to the ground. Bravo!

[leokimvideo]

Amazing to see the pilots fighting with the controls to fly this beast.

[canadiantrainperson]

Thanks Sam for featuring my painting in this video. Its me Noah! Sorry I couldn't comment, I had a restricted mode or something.
its been six months and im ten now! I had a great time when you visited!

[dingo]

The aircraft has to be that big and powerful in order to carry the massive balls of all the flight crew.

[leopardtiger]

Beautiful plane. Antonov what a mighty flying machine. The strong crew and supporting staff and Sam... many thanks.

[josephkarogo-amethystinsur]

It was such a thoughtful gesture of you to have the crew sign Noah's painting. That was a gift like no other!

[harin]

The pilots developed their bodies to suit this plane..

[jandro]

These pilots were so chill, love their energy

[ImperialDiecast]

The amount of people in the comments confusing this AN-22 turboprop with the jet engine AN 225 is too damn high.

[ricksclick]

I admire all the pilots and crew that fly the Antonov airplanes...An22, AN124 and AN225.There is nothing else in the world like them.

[nickledva]

02:56 love the fact that the guys have a strong and wide similar build, just like the aircraft

[arvison]

AN 22 A is gorgeous, so dose AN 225, then again AN 124. Their shear presence and extra ordinary looks says it all. Love the cockpit.

[krazylevin]

Taking off is impressive...Flying it is great...Landing it however, now that's awesome. Much respect to the team of pilots who command this behemoth.