Antonov An-124 Ruslan
Antonov · jet, 4 engines · ICAO A124
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan has the 2nd-tallest tail and the 2nd-longest wingspan of the 364 types on this site, and the 4th-highest maximum takeoff weight of the 352 types on this site with a published figure. Its main gear code, 5D, appears on no other type in the file.
Airport design codes
- VI
Design Group VI. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- D
Approach Category D. From its FAA reference approach speed of 151 kt (band 141 to 165 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 92.0 ft | 28.0 m |
|---|---|---|
| Span-to-length ratio | 1.06 | |
| Max. takeoff weight | 892,871 lb | 404,999 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 727,525 lb | 330,000 kg |
| Taxiway Design Group | 5 | |
| ICAO wake category | Heavy |
Where it sits
The An-124 also has the 2nd-highest wingspan-to-length ratio in Approach Category D (39 types). By length it falls between the Boeing 777-8 and the Boeing 787-10.
Main gear 33.0 ft wide (10.1 m), 14% of the span; wheelbase 78.9 ft (24.0 m), 35% of the length.
US records: 506 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 55 on the US register.
Closest in size on this site
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 777-8
- Boeing 777-9
- Boeing 747-8
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.