The Antonov An-2 (Russian nickname: кукуру́зник kukuruznik - a kolkhoz maize worker (inherited from Polikarpov Po-2)) also nicknamed "Annushka";'s an extremely durable, light, single-engine biplane which first flew on 31 August 1947 and was the first plane designed by Antonov. It's used as a light transport, capable of carrying 12 passengers, and for parachute drops and agricultural work. Its slow-flight and STOL capabilities m… (More on An-2)