The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (Russian: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан; Ukrainian: Ан-124 Руслан, lit. ' Ruslan '; NATO reporting name: Condor) is a large, strategic airlift, four-engined aircraft that was designed in the 1980s by the Antonov design bureau in …

The AN-124 Ruslan is the last airplane developed under the guidance of General Designer Oleg K. Antonov . It is the world’s largest production transport airplane. Modified Ruslan – the AN-124-100 – is successfully operating in the world commercial transportation market.

The Antonov An-124 is designed for long-distance shipping and dropping heavy and large cargo air, including engines, equipment and troops. The development of the first AN-124 airframe began in 1979. The An-124 completed its inaugural flight in …

Sep 14, 2020 · The An-124 Ruslan (Nato reporting name Condor), designed by the Antonov ASTC, based in Kiev, Ukraine, is a very large cargo transport aircraft. It is manufactured by Aviant State Aviation Plant, Kiev, and Aviastar, Ulyanovsk, Russia.

Dec 24, 2022 · Oleg Antonov set up what is now called the Antonov Company in 1946 and designed dozens of aircraft during a lifetime in aviation. This includes the An-124, and on the …

The Antonov An-124 is a large military transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It is powered by six turbofan engines and designed to deliver heavy cargo, equipment and personnel. With its ability to carry up to 150 tons of cargo over short distances, it…

Dec 15, 2024 · The large, four-engined Antonov AN-124 is a strategic airlift aircraft designed in the 80s by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Ukrainian SSR. The aircraft is the second heaviest cargo airplane in the world, only behind the Antonov An-225 Mriya .

May 7, 2024 · Antonov An-124 is the world's heaviest operational freighter with impressive transport capabilities. Development began in the 1970s, with variations enhancing performance and reliability over the years. An-124 plays key roles in military airlift, commercial space industry, and humanitarian missions globally.

Until the appearance of the related An-225, the Antonov An-124 was the largest aircraft in the world, narrowly beating out the similar C-5 Galaxy. The An-124 built on experience with the …

An-124 - Max cruising speed 865km/h (468kt), typical cruising speeds between 800 and 850km/h (430 to 460kt). Range with max payload 4500km (2430nm), range with full fuel load 16,500km (8900nm).