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An-124 "Ruslan" Condor
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The Antonov An-124, named Ruslan, is currently the largest aircraft manufactured and regularly used in the CIS. Its main operator is the Russian Air Force and its transport divisions. A number of An-124 is employed by commercial operators.
The An-124 features both a rear loading ramp and a nose door that swings open upwards. The types unique loading capabilities combined with its giant size and heavy payload has turned out to be its key to success. A number of An-124 are operated in a cooperation of Russian and Western European cargo airlines through joint venture business schemes.
When it comes to forwarding heavy machinery equipment, space rockets or railroad stock by air, the An-124 often offers the only solution. |
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Role |
Heavy military transport and commercial freighter |
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Engines |
4 Lotarev Progress D-18T, 229.9 kN |
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Lenght, m |
69.1 |
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Wingspan, m |
73.3 |
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Maximum take-off mass, kg |
392,000 |
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Cruise speed, kmph |
865 |
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Range with max.payload, km |
4,500 |
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Range with max.fuel, km |
16,500 |
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Ceiling, m |
12,000 |
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Crew, prs |
6 |
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Passengers |
88 |
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Payload Capacity, kg |
120,000 kg (when operating under its civil certification)
150,000 kg (when operating under its military certification) |
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