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The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

Hi all:encouragement:
Indeed the TVS-2-DT by SibNIA (Siberian Aeronautical Research Institute in Novosibirsk. SibNIA is very active to prolong the An-2 life.
TVS-2MS (aka An-2MS). First flown 2012, this retained An-2 wings and tail, but changed to TPE331 turbine. At last 6 already completed.
TVS-2-DT: Entirely new composite material wings and also TPE331 turbine. Test aircraft was monoplane (as in picture) with initially An-2 style tail. Test aircraft later modified as biplane with new composite lower wings, TPE331. prominent winglet/interconnecting struts and initially still the An-2 tail. Later a new squared/swept vertical tail was fitted and seems this variant is planned for production from 2017 onwards and reportedly a glass cockpit will then be introduced.
Have seen pictures with designations TVS-2MS (no hyphen) and TVS-2-DT (hyphen). Understand that new designation TVS-2 may have to do with Antonov not being involved.
Mr. Green correct on An-2 connection, but Ferry gave correct designation. Kevin correct on double posting, but different photo makes it look different aircraft (please say yes :mixed-smiley-027:)

Ferry, forum is yours!
 
Incredible how the An-2 is still, almost 70 years after its first flight, the best aircraft for the job!

Onwards with this ungainly twin:
 

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Walter - I have posted repeats several times after unearthing a rare photo from a different angle so no foul at all on the mutated AN-2.:adoration:
 
Yes, those large, regular fields certainly ain't in dear old Blighty. Not too many straight lines in European landscapes.

It's the Foo Fighter !
 
Just for fun:mixed-smiley-010:
If that's the Foo Fighter than this must be his father. Although looks like he didn't get off the ground.

Chris
 

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Thanks G. This one will be pounced upon fairly quickly, and I'm away for most of the day, so please proceed when you claim it !
 

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lefty said:
Back again - BG - post a Tuscan Teaser whenever you like ! :very_drunk:
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Hi Lefty!
My offer is easy but exact name please
BG
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