Design Antonov An-124 Ruslan

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externally, an-124 similar american lockheed c-5 galaxy, having double fuselage allow rear cargo door (on lower fuselage) can open in flight without affecting structural integrity. shorter, greater wingspan, , 25% larger payload. instead of galaxy s t-tail, an-124 uses conventional empennage, similar in design of boeing 747.


the aircraft uses oleo strut suspension 24 wheels. suspension has been calibrated allow landing on rough terrain , able kneel allow easier front loading. plane has onboard overhead crane capable of lifting 30 tonnes of cargo, , items 120 tonnes can winched on board.


up 150 tonnes (150 long tons; 170 short tons) of cargo can carried in military an-124; can carry 88 passengers in upper deck behind wing centre section. cargo compartment of an-124 36×6.4×4.4 m (118×21×14 ft), ca. 20% larger main cargo compartment of c-5 galaxy, 36.91×5.79×4.09 m (121.1×19.0×13.4 ft). due limited pressurisation in main cargo compartment (24.6 kpa, 3.57 psi), seldom carries paratroopers.


pilots have stated an-124 light on controls , easy handle aircraft of size.


some airports require pavement protection heat , blast effects of an-124 s auxiliary power unit.








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