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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 around 450 kts. 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

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling40,000 ft (FL400)
Max climb rate1,200 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed145 kts
Landing speed160 kts
Cruise speed450 kts (M0.68)
Maximum speed465 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length18,228 ft (3.00 nm)
Landing field length12,152 ft (2.00 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

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