Designed originally for agricultural duties under the designation SKh-1, the An-2 utility transport flew for the first time on 31 August 1947. Of robust construction and suitable for operations from short, semi-prepared strips, the Antonov An-2 has been manufactured for both military and civil roles. The An-2 remained in production until 1991. Over 18.000 of the different types were built in the Ukraine (5000), Poland (12000) and China (1000).
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for the Antonov An-2R is AN2

The Antonov An-2R developed and built by WSK-PZL (PZL Mielec) in Poland was a special agricultar model, introduced in 1964. The aircraft carried a fiberglass container for 1960 litre pesticides or 1350 kg fertilisers.
On 18 February 1980, Antonov An-2R s/n 1G186-18 OK-JID was registered OK-JID with Slovair, one of the successors of Agrolet. On 14 October 1998, the aircraft was registered with Jas Air. In ne 2007, the Antonov An-2R was registered with Aeroklub Ostrava. In 2012, Antonov An-2R OK-JID was registered with Quanto Invest.
On 16 June 1997, Antonov An-2R OK-JID was seen in service with Slovair at the airfield of Roudnice nad Labem (LKRO).

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