Antonov Antonov An-124 Ruslan

Andrew 🇦🇿

12 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

A week ago, drone bombs were discovered at LEJ. These Ukrainian An-124s were believed to be the targets.

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Cash · 13 Aug 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

Antonov An-124 Ruslan A124 (Antonov An-124 Ruslan)

Antonov Airlines (house livery)

UR-82060, UR-82072 (VISIBLE ON TAILS/FUSELAGES)

Registration

Airline

ADB

Antonov Design Bureau / Antonov Airlines

ADB / ADB

Manufacturer

Antonov

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Two Antonovs at golden hour make a rare sight, but soft focus and distant haze reduce impact.

Location

Leipzig/Halle Airport

LEJ/EDDP

51.4207, 12.2327

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Leipzig/Halle Airport LEJ

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Antonov An-225 Mriya (UR-82060) was the world\'s largest and heaviest aircraft, with a single example in existence. The An-124 is the world\'s heaviest production cargo aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

An-225: unique, only one built. An-124: about 26 active worldwide.

Record Flights

An-225: Carried the heaviest single cargo item and longest piece of air cargo. Used for extreme outsize shipments.

Safety & Events

An-225 (UR-82060) destroyed during the Battle of Hostomel (2022). An-124s regularly perform oversized airlift missions.

Future Outlook

An-225: Destroyed, potential rebuild under consideration. An-124: Still in service with Antonov and Volga-Dnepr.

Specifications

Progress D-18T turbofan (both An-124 and An-225)

Engine

88.4 m (An-225), 73.3 m (An-124)

Wingspan

84 m (An-225), 69.1 m (An-124)

Length

15,400 km (An-225 ferry) / 4,000 km (max payload); 4,800 km (An-124 max payload)

Range

800 km/h (An-225), 800 km/h (An-124)

Speed

An-225: Up to 250,000 kg cargo, An-124: Up to 150,000 kg cargo

Capacity

640,000 kg (An-225), 405,000 kg (An-124)

MTOW

18.1 m (An-225), 20.8 m (An-124)

Height

229 kN per engine (An-124) / 229–240 kN per engine (An-225)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 (older Soviet classifications)

Noise