Antonov An-124 Ruslan
Aircraft type
An-124 Ruslan
Aircraft manufacturer
Antonov
Payload
120,000 kg | 264,555 lbs
Load volume
1,040 m3 | 36,727 ft3
Cargo hold size
L3,650cm x W640cm x H440cm
Main cargo door size
W640cm x H440cm
Range
4,500 km | 2,430 NM
Cruising speed
824 km/h | 445 kts
Engine
Multi-engine jet
Aircraft type
An-124 Ruslan
Aircraft manufacturer
Antonov
Payload
120,000 kg | 264,555 lbs
Load volume
1,040 m3 | 36,727 ft3
Cargo hold size
L3,650cm x W640cm x H440cm
Main cargo door size
W640cm x H440cm
Range
4,500 km | 2,430 NM
Cruising speed
824 km/h | 445 kts
Engine
Multi-engine jet
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan sits squarely in the oversize freighter class with a payload of 120,000 kg. It offers a range of 4,500 km (2,430 NM) and cruises at 824 km/h (445 kts). Cargo space spans 3,650 × 640 × 440 cm, with a matching front nose/door block capable of loading very bulky items. Designed for heavy and outsized loads—industrial modules, large machinery, or aircraft parts—it pairs scale, flexibility, and overlapping utility. For high-demand oversize airlift, the An-124 remains a key workhorse.