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Antonov AN-124 Ruslan


Designed as a strategic military transport for the Soviet Air Force, the AN-124 is used by a small number of civil freight operators to transport outsize loads. The AN-124 has both nose and rear loading ramps and a 24 wheel undercarriage.

Antonov AN-124 Ruslan

RA-82046                    c/n 55117                           Ukraine

Heavy duty cargo aircraft first flown in 1982

 Engines: 4x 51,590lb.s.t.(229kN) Lotarev D-18T
Length: 226’9”(69.1m)                                                                                       Height: 68’2”(20.78m)
Wingspan: 240’6”(73.3m)                                                                                               No.built: 56+
Range: 2796miles(4500km)                                                              Cruising speed: 497mph(800kmh) Empty weight: 385,800lb(175,000kg)                            Maximum take-off weight: 892,875lb(405,000kg)


Another example is illustrated below at Hamilton airport in Canada.

Antonov AN-124 Ruslan

                                      RA-82077         c/n 973054459151


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