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Antonov An-124 Ruslan

The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is a four-engine heavy transport aircraft designed for outsized and very heavy cargo. Its high-wing airframe, kneeling landing gear, and front and rear cargo doors support rapid loading of large equipment, while separate military and civil-certified variants serve strategic airlift and commercial charter work. The An-124 first flew in 1982 and remains one of the largest production cargo aircraft.

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Identity

Aliases
An-124AN-124An-124 RuslanRuslan
Family Name
Antonov An-124
Full Name
Antonov An-124 Ruslan
Roles
cargomilitaryutility
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is a four-engine heavy transport aircraft designed for outsized and very heavy cargo. Its high-wing airframe, kneeling landing gear, and front and rear cargo doors support rapid loading of large equipment, while separate military and civil-certified variants serve strategic airlift and commercial charter work. The An-124 first flew in 1982 and remains one of the largest production cargo aircraft.
Dimensions
Height M
21.08
Length M
69.1
Wingspan M
73.3
First Flight Year
1,982
Manufacturer
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    An-124 D-18T installation
    Notes
    The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is recorded with its exact four-engine D-18T installation. D-18T series 1/3 and An-124-100 subseries remain represented only at this exact model level; no unverified series or alternative engine is inferred.

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 08:39:57 UTC
Updated Time
July 31, 2026 at 07:52:36 UTC
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