The Antonov An-124 "Ruslan" is a true titan of the skies, one of the world's largest and most capable strategic airlifters ever produced. Conceived during the height of the Cold War to transport heavy military equipment and ballistic missiles, the An-124 remains an indispensable asset for global commerce and military logistics today. Its large double-deck fuselage, unique nose-loading ramp, and heavy-duty 24-wheel landing gear allow it to swallow oversized cargo, from locomotives to entire fuselages of other aircraft, and deliver them to almost any corner of the globe. With a payload capacity of up to 150 tons, the "Ruslan" is a great example of Soviet-era heavy engineering, a flying warehouse that continues to perform missions that no other aircraft can.
The An-124-100 "Ruslan" is the world's premier commercial heavy-lifter, a Soviet-era titan that continues to perform the impossible for global logistics. With its unique nose-loading ramp and large internal volume, the -100 variant is the go-to solution for transporting locomotives, power plant turbines, and entire fuselages that are too large for any other aircraft, serving as a vital artery for international commerce.
| Engine type | Progress D-18T |
| Length | 226.7 ft / 69 m |
| Height | 69.1 ft / 21 m |
| Wingspan | 240.5 ft / 73.3 m |
The An-124-150 is the high-performance evolution of the "Ruslan," featuring structural reinforcements and an increased maximum takeoff weight to handle even more large payloads. By pushing the payload capacity to 150 tons and incorporating modernized navigation systems, this variant provides the ultimate heavy-lift capability for the most demanding outsized cargo missions on the planet.
| Engine type | Progress D-18T |
| Length | 226.7 ft / 69 m |
| Height | 69.1 ft / 21 m |
| Wingspan | 240.5 ft / 73.3 m |
The An-124-300 is a notable example of the "Ruslan" lineage, a modernized and ultra-efficient version of the strategic lifter. Featuring a fully digital flight deck and optimized fuel efficiency, the -300 ensures that the An-124 remains the world's most capable and cost-effective solution for moving the impossible, bridging continents with notable power and precision.
| Engine type | Progress D-18T |
| Length | 226.7 ft / 69 m |
| Height | 69.1 ft / 21 m |
| Wingspan | 240.5 ft / 73.3 m |
