Antonov AN-32 Firebomber & AN-26 Universal Transport for MSFS 2024

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Request to add two iconic Ukrainian aircraft to MSFS 2024:

  • Antonov AN-32P Firebomber — high-power firefighting aircraft with extreme STOL capabilities and rapid water drop system.

  • Antonov AN-26 — legendary multi-role transport aircraft, known for its durability, simplicity, and ability to operate in harsh environments.

  • Why AN-32P Matters:

    • Twin AI-20DM engines produce up to 10,000 hp combined, enabling operations in high-altitude and hot climates.

    • Equipped with dual external tanks for 8,000 liters of water, dropped in seconds.

    • Used in Ukraine, India, Peru, Turkey — proven in real wildfire missions.

    • Ideal for Career Mode firefighting missions, especially in mountainous terrain.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-32

    Why AN-26 Is Essential:

    • Over 1,400 units produced, still in service worldwide.

    • Operates on unpaved runways, extreme climates, and minimal infrastructure.

    • Perfect for cargo, medevac, humanitarian aid, Arctic missions in MSFS Career Mode.

Technical Comparison:

MNS_An-32
MNS_An-321600×1061 107 KB

UTair_Cargo_Antonov_An-26
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Реанімаційно-операційний_літак_Повітряних_Сил_ЗС_України_Ан-26_«Віта»_(27125046461)1575×1181 166 KB
Aircraft Engines Power Role Key Features
AN-32P 2× AI-20DM ~10,000 hp Firefighting STOL, 8,000L water drop, high-alt ops
AN-26 2× AI-24VT + RU-19 ~5,000 hp + APU Transport STOL, ramp loading, extreme durability

Why MSFS Needs These Aircraft:

  • MSFS 2024 Career Mode demands functional, rugged aircraft beyond Western jets.

  • These Antonovs offer unique mission profiles: firefighting, cargo, rescue, Arctic ops.

  • Adds Eastern aviation heritage and expands global realism

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Would love to see more Antonov aircraft for MSFS 2024 as I really enjoy the iniBuilds made AN-225.

Antonov AN-32P Firebomber, the high-power firefighting aircraft with extreme STOL capabilities and rapid water drop system and Antonov AN-26, the legendary multi-role transport aircraft, known for its durability, simplicity, and ability to operate in harsh environments would both be awesome to have in my MSFS hangar one day.

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friend, I am sincerely grateful that you took the time to read my post, thank you for being interested in these wonderful planes.
I hope that you, like me, are burning with the dream that these planes will appear in the game in a decent performance

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I agree. Adding another fire bomber would be great. Especially if it’s done well. Voted.

And fixing the serious flaws in the CL-415 is necessary

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Thank you, I believe that together we can convey to Asobo the opinion that we love their game, and we believe that they can fix the mistakes that are in the product, I see their aspirations and good ideas and I believe that just like them, we will succeed, they will bring the product to perfection, and we will fly on the planes we dream of

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Someone posted on fsdeveloper.com recently that they are working on an An-26 for MSFS

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I’m all for new aircraft in the game especially more from other countries because these sims are always just Boeing Cessna and Airbus all the time

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yes I saw one project… the eternal one that hangs with one screen and it was still launched when MFS 2020 came out.
I would like a normal reaction from Asobo or developers who have experience working with Antonov aircraft :innocent:

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I love all planes, I just wanted Western countries to learn more about Antonov type planes that do work like a workhorse in Africa, Asia, India, South America, where the Airbus 400М needs special preparation for the runway^^ :airplane_departure:

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I don’t know which one you’re referring to but I meant there’s a new An-26 in development, I saw that post pretty recently