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An-124 Ruslan
Antonov · USSR
Designed for long-range strategic airlift, the An-124 features a double-deck fuselage and a "kneeling" landing gear system that allows for easy loading of outsized cargo. It was built to operate from unprepared runways despite its massive weight.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 865 km/h |
| Range | 15,000 km |
| Ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Progress D-18T turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.
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Cargo
An-124 Ruslan
Antonov · USSR
Designed for long-range strategic airlift, the An-124 features a double-deck fuselage and a "kneeling" landing gear system that allows for easy loading of outsized cargo. It was built to operate from unprepared runways despite its massive weight.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 865 km/h |
| Range | 15,000 km |
| Ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Progress D-18T turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.