The undisputed king of heavy cargo aviation. Designed to move outsized and ultra-heavy machinery across the globe that no other commercial aircraft can accommodate.
Max Payload
150,000 kg
Range
4,800 km
Cruise Speed
865 km/h
Nose & Ramp Loading
Yes
The Antonov An-124 "Ruslan" is a strategic airlift jet designed to transport oversized and ultra-heavy cargo that no other commercial aircraft can accommodate. With a maximum payload capacity of 150 tonnes, the An-124 is the backbone of global project logistics, frequently called upon for humanitarian relief, military transport, and aerospace logistics.
One of the defining features of the An-124 is its unique cargo handling system. The aircraft is equipped with a nose cargo door that opens upward, allowing for straight-in loading of massive items. Additionally, the aircraft features a "kneeling" capability—where the landing gear retracts to lower the fuselage to ground level—making the loading of heavy rolling stock and pallets significantly easier without specialized ground infrastructure.
Capable of carrying up to 150 metric tons of payload, ideal for industrial equipment, turbines, and massive machinery.
Features a distinctive upward-opening nose door allowing straight-in loading for outsized vehicles and cargo.
The landing gear can retract to lower the aircraft fuselage to ground level, drastically simplifying the loading process.
Equipped with two overhead winches capable of lifting up to 30 tons, allowing cargo to be maneuvered effortlessly inside the hold.
Built for intercontinental range. We coordinate complex route planning, overflight permits, and technical stops globally.
Features built-in auxiliary power units (APUs) and self-loading capabilities, requiring minimal ground support at remote destinations.
The Antonov An-124 has a maximum payload capacity of approximately 150,000 kg (150 metric tons or 330,000 pounds), making it one of the heaviest lift cargo aircraft in the world.
The An-124 features both a front and rear cargo door. The nose can open upward to allow straight-in loading of outsized vehicles and machinery. It also has a "kneeling" capability where the landing gear retracts to lower the fuselage to ground level for easier loading.
The An-124 is used for outsized and ultra-heavy cargo such as aircraft engines, industrial turbines, oil and gas drilling equipment, mining machinery, railway locomotives, and large humanitarian relief supplies.
At maximum payload (150 tons), the An-124 has a range of approximately 4,800 kilometers (2,600 nautical miles). With lighter payloads, it can fly significantly further, allowing for global strategic airlift with technical stops.
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