Editing Antonov An-38 (section)

==Development==
Impetus for a stretch of the [[Antonov An-28]] design began with a [[1989 in aviation|1989]] sales tour in India, where it became clear that a significant market existed for an aircraft similar to the An-28, but with seating in the 25–30 seat range. The design was approved a year later, and was displayed at the [[1991 in aviation|1991]] [[Paris Air Show]] as a model.

[[File:An-38-100-1999a.jpg|thumb|left|Antonov An-38-100 at [[MAKS airshow|MAKS 1999]].]]

The An-38 is of a similar design to the older An-28, featuring the same wings and tail; but it has a longer fuselage and includes several enhancements, such as higher fuel efficiency, increased comfort (cabin and cockpit), and decreased internal noise, coupled with better sound insulation. Other improvements include an increase in passengers to 27, thanks to an increase in maximum payload to 2,500&nbsp;kg (5,500&nbsp;lbs), as well as a maximum speed of 405&nbsp;km/h (250&nbsp;mph). Its design also enables it to operate in adverse conditions&mdash;it is equipped with weather radar, sophisticated navigational systems, and low pressure tires that allow it to operate from primitive, unpaved and icy airfields. Furthermore, the aircraft is more resistant to [[Stall (flight)|stalling]] at high angles of attack and is stable and maneuverable with ice on the wing and tail assembly.