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 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 …

On the 24th of December 1982, the AN-124 Ruslan heavy strategic military transport airplane capable of carrying up to 150 tons of cargo took off from the factory aerodrome in the Sviatoshyn region.

Aug 1, 2024 · Ever heard of a plane so big it could swallow a house? Well, meet the AN-124! It’s one of the world’s largest aircraft, designed to carry super-heavy or oversized cargo. With its massive cargo space, drive-on loading ramps, and built-in freight handling gear, this plane is like a flying warehouse!

A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated article on the origins, technical features and service history of Antonov's giant An-124 Ruslan/Condor transport.

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 40th Anniversary of its first flight, we examine the history and characteristics of this giant aircraft.

Feb 8, 2023 · The Antonov AN-124 Ruslan, often nicknamed "Condor" by NATO, is a colossal cargo aircraft with an impressive history. While previously described as the world's largest military transport aircraft, it's crucial to clarify its role more precisely.

Mar 17, 2022 · The Antonov An-124 (NATO codename of "Condor") was the world's largest aircraft before the Antonov An-225 made its debut. The An-124 was developed specifically as a replacement for the aging An-22 with a military mission scope similar to the American Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, sharing a similar configuration.

Antonovs heavylift freighter development to replace the An-22. An-124 configuration is similar to the LOCKHEAD C-5 Galaxy. Only a limited number built and remain in service. Range with max payload is 3200nm, with 120t the range is 5200nm and with 40t range is 11900nm. 4 x ZMKB Progress D-18T (229 kN) turbofans. Heavylift freighter.

The An-124 is the world's second heaviest gross weight production cargo airplane and heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the destroyed one-off Antonov An-225 Mriya (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124) and the Boeing 747-8.