Antonov 124 Ruslan
Antonov · A124
Rare Soviet-era cargo giant. One of the largest aircraft ever built, occasionally seen carrying oversized military and industrial equipment.
A four-engine jet in the heavy category that cruises at Mach 0.68. Has a 1,200 fpm climb rate, below average for jets. Has a 160 kt approach speed, coming in fast.
4x JetHeavyRECAT BFL400 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | B (Upper heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 40,000 ft (FL400) |
| Max climb rate | 1,200 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 145 kts |
| Landing speed | 160 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.68 (~450 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | ~465 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 18,228 ft / 3.00 nm / 5,556 m |
| Landing field length | 12,152 ft / 2.00 nm / 3,704 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
Where you'll see it
The Antonov 124 Ruslan is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.