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 Antonov An-124
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The second largest mass produced aircraft in the world today, Antonov An-124 has about 10% more cargo capacity than the largest U.S. transports. Its missions include global air lift of cargo that does not fit into conventional transport aircraft.
The Russian Army uses a total of 28 of the giant airplanes for the mass transportation of combat troops and their equipment.
The An-124 has on-board equipment, including two movable cranes and winches for the loading and unloading of cargo through its nose and tail cargo doors. This helps to make it independent of ground facilities for handling of transported goods.
Avionics include 34 computers which handle all of the primary aircraft functions. The computerized avionics enable the aircraft to fly missions in virtually all weather conditions, day or night.
The latest versions of the Antonov An-124 have more powerful, fuel efficient engines. They result in about 10% more range while achieving better performance.
The giant cargo jet features a two deck layout with the crew accommodations on the top deck and the bottom deck holding cargo in a pressurized area.
The heavy aircraft landing gear, which are designed for unimproved fields, two auxiliary power units, and a mechanized loading system allow the An-124 to operate from airports which would normally be incapable of handling large, heavy cargo. The cargo system is handled by a double redundancy computer.
An upgraded aircraft model features cargo capacity increased by 60,000 lbs. and takeoff weight increased by 20,000 lbs. over the original.
Flight range of the new aircraft has increased from 2,890 miles (4,650 km) to 3,356 miles (5,400 km) while carrying a cargo of 120 tons.
Service life has increased to 24,000 flight hours. New on board equipment can load and unload a single cargo weighing up to 40 tons.
The fuselage structure of the new model has been reinforced to accommodate payloads of up to 150 tons.
It also has updated navigation and radar systems, a digital anti skid braking system, and an improved ground proximity warning system.
The crew is reduced from 6 to 4 members through the use of new automated aircraft systems.
Since early 2006 a six An-124 aircraft have been flying under contract by NATO. They have been delivering aid supplies to Afghanistan, Chad and Rwanda.
About sixty Antonov An-124 aircraft have been produced to date. Twenty more have been planned for future production.
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four
Lotarev D-18
4- 51,600 lbs ea.
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510,000 lbs.
385,000 lbs.
893,000 lbs.
226' 3"
240' 5".
465 mph
537 mph
2,250 fpm
35,000 feet
3,356 miles
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Radio Control Airplane
 A rc An-124 built by Al Swanson.
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Pictured above and immediately below is the rc Antonov An-124 scratch built by Al Swanson. It has a wing span of 112". Power comes from four HET RC Typhoon 2W-20 motors driving Wemotec fans.
In the second picture below is a 156" wing span rc Antonov An-124 radio control airplane. It is scratch built by Grad Kuipers. Four JEPE 3W1200 Spiderfans provide motivation. All up weight is 26.5 lbs.
A number of toy stores sell a foam rc Antonov An-124. It has a 42" wing span. We do not know the type of motors powering it. A two channel radio comes with it to enable differential thrust to the motors to turn the RC Airplane.
Altitude is controlled by adding or lessening power to the motors. This does not appear to be very high quality. If you are looking for this type of RC Airplane you may want to shop around as there is a large difference in price between different retailers.
Seems like there were plans for a Antonov An-124 rc circulating a few years ago. However we are unable to find any plans or kits at this time.
If you have a favorite rc Antonov An-124 radio control airplane, please tell us.
Radio Control Airplane
The rc Antonov An-124 seen from below.
Radio Control Airplane
Grad Kuipers rc Antonov An-124.
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Antonov An-124
