the Progress D-27 producing of output. An-188 A program to develop this variant was launched at the 2015 Paris Air Show. This variant will essentially be a four jet engine powered heavy-medium transport with modernized NATO- compatible western cockpit, slightly enlarged wings, winglets and aerial refueling capabilities. The An-188 is intended to fill the gap between a C-130 and C-17 while being a direct competitor to the A400M. Plans include incorporating a western engine option along with the D-27 to appeal to western markets and reduce dependency on eastern markets. In May 2018, Ukroboronprom announced at the Eurasia-2018 Airshow held in Turkey's Antalya, that Ukraine and Turkey had agreed to jointly implement the production of the aircraft. Operators Ukrainian Air Force – In 2010, two deliveries were expected in 2011 and 2012. Finally, in January 2015, Ukrainian Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak signed an order for the type, allowing the An-70 to officially enter service with the Ukrainian Air Force, currently the sole operator of the type. Specifications (An-70) See also References External links Antonov product page An-070 Propfan-powered aircraft 1990s Ukrainian military transport aircraft High-wing aircraft Four-engined tractor aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1994