Antonov An-124 Ruslan

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28 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

A rare Antonov An-124 Ruslan operated by Volga-Dnepr Airlines, seen at the airport tarmac on a clear afternoon.

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Cash · 28 Aug 2026

Awesome! ✈️

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Aircraft

Airline

VI*

Volga-Dnepr

VDA / VI*

Manufacturer

Antonov

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 5.7mm f/1.5

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Toronto Pearson International Airport

YYZ/CYYZ

43.6759, -79.6294

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Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Antonov An-124 is the largest serially produced cargo aircraft in the world and a linchpin of outsized air freight missions.

Fleet Rarity

Only about 15-20 An-124s are in active service worldwide.

Record Flights

Used for heavy and oversized cargo missions globally, including humanitarian aid and aerospace deliveries.

Safety & Events

A small number of incidents, mostly non-fatal; occasionally grounded due to parts or geopolitical sanctions. Used in notable missions such as COVID-19 aid delivery.

Future Outlook

Aging but still in demand; a number have recently become grounded due to politics. Some may be retired, some preserved.

Specifications

4 × Ivchenko-Progress D-18T turbofans

Engine

73.3 m

Wingspan

69.1 m

Length

4,800 km (full payload)

Range

800 km/h

Speed

Up to 150,000 kg cargo

Capacity

405,000 kg

MTOW

21.08 m

Height

229 kN (51,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~105-110 dB on takeoff)

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