The An-124 Ruslan was first unveiled to Western eyes in 1983. By Staff Writer
The Antonov-produced AN-124 was the world's largest aircraft before the Russian AN-225 made it's debut, but it remained the largest to go into production nonetheless. The AN-124 was developed foremost as a military transport to replace the aging AN-22 (similar in service to the American C-5 Galaxy for which is shares similar configuration with).
The AN-124 utilizes nose and cargo doors for simultaneous loading and unloading and can move 350 tons of supplies and weaponry. The undercarriage system is supported by a whopping total of 24 wheels to sustain the weight of the aircraft. There are roughly 20 AN-124's in service throughout Russia today, mostly military transports wearing civilian markings, while the rest serve primarily civilian roles.
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1986
Designation:Antonov An-124 Ruslan (Condor) Classification Type:Heavylift Strategic Transport Contractor:Antonov - Soviet Union Country of Origin: Soviet Union Production Total: 20
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