AN-124-100/AN-124-100M-150 “Ruslan”

   

An-124-100 aircraft is designed for transportation of various cargos with 120 tons payload (An-124- 100M-150 – 150 tons payload). Unique transport capacity and high performance of aircraft were acknowledged in commercial operation, which created new market segment, id est bulky and superheavy cargos.

 

Operational features:
Aircraft fuselage has a double-deck layout. Crew cabin, relief crew compartment and passenger cabin for cargo attendants are situated on the upper deck. Lower deck is airtight cargo compartment. Construction and size of front and rear cargo hatches with ramps ensure fast and efficient fulfillment of loading and unloading operations. On-board system of cargo handling equipment allows skipping ground facilities for all loading and unloading operations. Multistrat cross-surface landing gear, two APU and cargo-handling equipment ensure autonomous operation of aircraft on unprepared airfields. Simplicity, reliability and safety operation of aircraft are enhanced by system backup and their computer automation.

 

An-124-100M-150 performance

Maximum payload (ton)	150
Flight range (km): - with cargo of 150 tons - with cargo of 120 tons - with cargo of 40 tons - without cargo	3200 5200 11900 14400
Cruising speed (km/h)	800–850
Flight altitude (m)	8800–11600
Engines: Type Quantity x thrust (ton-force)	ТРДД Д18Т, III range  4 x 23,4
Length of runaway (m)	3000
Cargo compartment size (m) Length of floor (with frames) Floor width Height	36,5 (43,7) 6,4 4,4
Cargo compartment volume (m3)	1160
Crew (persons)	4

 

 

In 1992 Antonov ASTC got type certificate for aircraft An-124-100, issued by Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee (hereinafter referred to as AR IAC).

In 2007 AR IAC issued Supplement to type certificate for modification An-124-100M-150.

Production:

In 2003 manufacture was terminated after the production of 56 aircrafts. Renewal of manufacture of
modernized aircrafts of An-124 family is in process.