An-2 025 seen at Krumovo on 11 June 2005. (photo, Jeroen Hribar)

Antonov An-2 * Current *
Eighty-seven An-2 are reported to have been delivered from late 1952 onwards, for use by the air force and various government agencies. The initial batch came from the USSR, but later aircraft (in 1958?) were received from the Polish production line and via East Germany. Some examples were of the An-2M agricultural variant (in 1970?). Used by ? unit for the utility transport role.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
025	801822		?	preserved Plovdiv/Krumovo Oct 2004
026	1G15701		?	preserved Graf Ignatievo Mar 2005
027	1G15702		?	last noted Sept 2002
LZ-907			?	last noted Sept 1995
LZ-909			?	last noted Sept 1995
LZ-921			?	last noted Aug 2002
LZ-923			?	Dolna Mitropoliya Ground School Aug 2002
LZ-1175			?	last noted Sept 1995

References:

• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
• Red Star Vol.2: Antonov An-2

Antonov An-14 
Eight An-14 delivered from manufacturer from 1966 onwards. Used by various government agencies for utility transport/patrol duties. Withdrawn from service in 1993.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
LZ-7001	601613		?	Ministry of Fisheries, for coast guard duties. Preserved Burgas Airport roof Sept 2003
LZ-7002			?	Ministry of Fisheries, for coast guard duties
LZ-7003			?	Ministry of Fisheries, for coast guard duties
LZ-7004			?	Ministry of Health
LZ-7005			?	Ministry of Health
LZ-7006			?
LZ-7007			?
110	003308		?	Preserved Plovdiv/Krumovo Oct 2004

References:

• Militair 1982 (Aviation Press Ltd) pp34
• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)

Antonov An-24 
Four An-24 delivered from 1967. Used by ? unit for the passenger transport role. Withdrawn from service in 2000. Note: An-24V built 1962-70, An-24RV built late 1970-73+.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
030 red	37309008*		1967	An-24RV. Sold in Sept 2000 to LZ-CBB.
035	87304508		1967	An-24RV. w/o 14 Apr 1975
040	07305810		1967	An-24V. Sold in Sept 2000 to LZ-CBC.
045	1025023		1967	An-24V. To Russia 1991.

* 37309103 in 'Red Stars', VIP interior Salon version.

References:

• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
• Red Star Vol.12: Antonov's Turboprop wins

An-26 087 seen at Ostend on 13 February 2005 (photo, Micheal Vaeremans)

Antonov An-26 * Current *
At least five An-26 acquired from 1984. Rear cargo door. Used by ? unit for the transport role. Built 1969-1986.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
038			1984	last noted Jan 2004
070	13708		1984
075	13709		1984
080	13710		1984
087	14209		1984
090	14303		1984

References:

• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
• Red Star Vol.12: Antonov's Turboprop wins

An-30 055 seen at Volkel on 19 June 2004 (photo, Pieter Taris)

Antonov An-30 * Current *
One An-30 delivered in 1976. Dedicated photo mapping aircraft. Used by 16 TrAB for the 'Open Skies' role.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
055	0802		1976

References:

• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
• Red Star Vol.12: Antonov's Turboprop wins