How to spot it
Look for a giant four-engine jet freighter with a high wing, a low conventional tailplane, an upward-hinging nose and rows of main wheels.
Often confused with
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
The C-5 has a T-tail; the An-124 has a conventional low tailplane.
Antonov An-124 vs Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: side by sideDid you know
The An-124 Ruslan can open both its nose and its tail for loading.
Details
| Maker | Antonov |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | A124 |
| First flight | 1982 |
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