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29 Apr 2026 · © TonyLTX

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

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Aircraft

An-124 Ruslan A124

Antonov Airlines standard livery (white, blue, yellow)

Airline

Antonov Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Iphone 15 Pro Max

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Night Owl, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Milan Malpensa International Airport

MXP/LIMC

45.6306, 8.7281

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Milan Malpensa International Airport MXP

Insights

Aviation History

The Antonov An-124 is one of the largest cargo aircraft ever built and was a vital heavy-lift freighter for oversized cargo before the introduction of the An-225.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 50 operational worldwide, operated mainly by Antonov Airlines and Volga-Dnepr.

Record Flights

Has flown numerous record-setting heavy/oversize cargo flights, including the heaviest airlifted single piece cargo.

Safety & Events

Some An-124s have been involved in non-fatal incidents and emergency landings due to engine or landing gear issues; also used in various humanitarian airlifts and special missions.

Future Outlook

Still flying; some grounded for maintenance, future depends on geopolitics and support/parts.

Specifications

Ivchenko Progress D-18T

Engine

73.3 meters

Wingspan

68.96 meters

Length

4,800 km (full payload)

Range

800 km/h

Speed

88,000 kg (cargo)

Capacity

405,000 kg

MTOW

20.78 meters

Height

229 kN (51,000 lbf) each

Thrust

92-98 dB (ICAO Chapter 3, older variant)

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