Antonov An-124 Ruslan (UR-82007) of Antonov Airlines catching golden hour light during approach. One of the world’s largest and rarest cargo planes.

A classic Antonov An-2 biplane in yellow and blue livery parked by the airfield fence – a legendary sight for vintage aircraft enthusiasts.

A mighty Antonov An-124-100-150, registration RA-82081, of Volga-Dnepr Airlines rolling on the runway in its classic blue-and-white cargo livery.

The mighty Antonov An-225 Mriya—world’s heaviest and largest aircraft—rotates on takeoff in a cloud of dust, showing off its six engines and massive wingspan.

Spotted at Leipzig Airport

Front view of an Antonov An-124 Ruslan, Antonov Airlines, parked on the ramp at night.

Spotted at eddp

The mighty Antonov An-124 Ruslan, a legendary heavy-lift cargo aircraft, on short final in Antonov Airlines colors.

A preserved Antonov An-2 biplane, displayed indoors with polar expedition markings, showcasing its historic role in aviation and polar explorations.

AN 22 Towing on Apron 2

The incomparable Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s heaviest and largest cargo aircraft, climbs out after takeoff.

Antonov An-2 in historic DOSAAF Soviet livery on display in a museum, one of the world's most iconic utility biplanes.

Massive Antonov An-124-100M 🇺🇦UR-82008 of Antonov Airlines, the world's second-heaviest operational cargo aircraft, on approach. PHNL / HNL 🇺🇸

Antonov AN-2: the iconic Soviet biplane preserved outside at Stuttgart Airport.

Taken on the ramp in BIKF while waiting to go through customs.

Night time charter operation with Vulkan Air coming in to pick up cargo for a long journey back across the pond.

Photo taken at sunrise, giving an impressive silhouette and emphasizing the An-12's historic cargo role.

An-124 @KSFO. Before this I had only seen a “Condor” once. Her sister landed at KSAN carrying the Russian team’s yacht for the America’s Cup races in 1995. She was quite a sight then, too.

One of a kind.

AN124 in Mirabel