Antonov An-124 ‘Condor’

Under development in late 1970’s as outsize freighter, capable of take-off and landing from unprepared fields and provided with front and rear loading access with fold-down hydraulic ramps. Prototype first flew on 29 December 1982 and the type entered service in January 1986. Set several world records for payload/distance flights. Total built to date: 55.

Specifications:
Accommodation: 6 crew + 12 cargo handlers
Cargo/baggage: 150,000 kg (333,700lb)
Max Speed: 467 kt (865 km/h)
Range: 2,430 nm (4,500 km)

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 7303 m (240 ft 6 in)
Length: 6901 m ( 226 ft 9 in)
Height: 2101m (69 ft 2 in)

Features:
High/swept anhedral wing; four ZMKB Progress D-18T turbofans; clamshell doors aft of rear loading ramp; upward-opening nose section with fold-down ramp for front loading; retractable undercarriage with 24 main wheels.