Aircraft Type
Antonov AN-124 Ruslan “Ruslan”
The Antonov AN-124 Ruslan is a massive strategic airlift cargo aircraft designed for heavy and oversized cargo transportation, serving both military and civilian logistics needs with its impressive payload capacity and unique design.
World's largest serial-produced cargo aircraft before the Antonov AN-225, capable of transporting extremely large and heavy equipment like industrial machinery, aerospace components, and military hardware across vast distances
The AN-124 has been crucial in humanitarian missions, Olympic logistics, and supporting international space programs by transporting massive rocket components and satellites
Cabin Environment
How the Antonov AN-124 Ruslan affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
69.1 m
Length
73.3 m
Wingspan
20.78 m
Height
Performance
4,500 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
4× Progress D-18T turbofan
Engines
Antonov Family
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How It Compares
vs. Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
✓Larger cargo capacity and longer range for heavy military and humanitarian logistics
✗Less fuel-efficient and higher operational costs compared to AN-124
vs. Airbus A330 MRTT
✓Superior cargo volume and military strategic airlift capabilities
✗Less versatile in extreme terrain and shorter takeoff/landing capability
vs. Ilyushin Il-76
✓More modern design with better aerodynamic efficiency
✗Slightly smaller payload capacity compared to Il-76