Carrying capacity of transport aircraft. The biggest planes in the world

Once upon a time, a person could only dream of conquering the heights and flying like a bird. With the invention of airplanes, the dream of learning to fly became a reality. Moreover, modern aircraft are so amazing and high-tech that sometimes it seems that there is no limit to human thought. That is why this material will be devoted to the story of the largest and fastest aircraft in the world.

The largest passenger aircraft in the world

Airbus A380 - a flying giant

It is believed that the largest aircraft for passenger traffic is an Airbus A380. This two-deck giant has the following dimensions:

1. the height of the liner is 24 meters;
2. the wingspan of the giant reaches almost 80 meters;
3. the length of this flying giant is 73 meters.

It is also worth noting that this flying giant can fit 555 passengers on board. Moreover, the charter type of such aircraft can accommodate 853 passengers.

A distinctive feature of the Airbus A380 is that it can fly 15,000 kilometers without landing. It is also worth noting that this passenger aircraft is very economical compared to aircraft of this class. Fuel consumption per 3 passengers and per 100 kilometers is only 3 liters.

The developers of this model spent 10 years to create it. The costs of realizing the idea of ​​​​creating a large passenger aircraft are also worthy of respect. Thus, more than 12 billion euros were spent to create the Airbus A380.

Interestingly, this model was first developed as an alternative version of the Boeing 747, which, before the advent of the Airbus A-380, was considered the largest passenger aircraft for 35 years. However, the appearance of the Airbus A380 immediately "pushed" Boeing off the podium. So, if we compare these two giants, then the Airbus A380 is more economical, since the Boeing can accommodate no more than 400 passengers, and its cost is about 15 percent more expensive.

It is noteworthy that the developers of the largest airliner also managed to significantly reduce the weight aircraft. Interestingly, the Airbus A380 is almost 40 percent graphite. So, the fuselage and wings of the aircraft are made of this material. The cost of this flying giant is 390 million dollars (!).

to other big passenger aircraft also include:

1. Boeing 747-8
   This airliner is a novelty from one of the leading manufacturers of aircraft, military and space technology. The advantages of this flying giant include an elongated fuselage, which makes it the longest passenger aircraft in the world.
2. Airbus A340-600
   This flying "monster" is another major member of the Airbus family of aircraft. The two-class configuration of such an airliner can accommodate about 420 people on board, and the three-class configuration will help accommodate 380 passengers on board.
3. Boeing 747
   This flying giant for 35 years (from 1969 to 2005) held the lead among the largest passenger airliners. This aircraft was the first in the world to make a non-stop flight from London to the Australian capital, Sydney. At the same time, he flew a distance of 18 thousand kilometers in just over 20 hours.
4. Boeing 777-300ER
   This airliner is also a modification of its predecessor. In addition to its impressive size, this giant also has the most innovative modifications. This is what made this aircraft very economical among the largest airliners in the world.
5. Airbus A330
   This large airliner also has a number of very successful modifications, but the sad statistics do not indicate its best feature. So, from 1994 to 2010, 6 crashes of such aircraft were registered.

The largest cargo planes in the world

Of course, the Ukrainian An-225 Mriya is considered the largest cargo-lifting aircraft in the world. This flying "monster" was developed during 1984-1988 at the Antonov Aviation Complex. The first flight of this aircraft took place on December 21, 1988.

This giant is equipped with a six-engine turbojet high-wing aircraft, which has a 2-keel plumage and an arrow-shaped wing. The Mriya was based on its predecessor An-124. An interesting fact is that the development of Mriya was closely connected with the Soviet Buran space program, as a powerful lifting vehicle was required that could transport parts of launch vehicles from the assembly site to the cosmodrome itself. The task for the developers was to create an air lifting vehicle that could lift at least 250 tons into the sky at a time. This is how the giant Mriya was created.

The main characteristics of the An-225 Mriya cargo compartment are as follows:

1. the width of this cargo airliner is almost 6.5 meters;
2. the height of the giant reaches almost 4.5 meters;
3. the length of the aircraft is 43 meters.

In addition to these characteristics, 88 people can easily accommodate on board the Mriya to accompany the cargo, and the crew cabin is designed for 6 people.

It is noteworthy that all control systems have 4-fold duplication.

General characteristics of the aircraft:

1. the width from one wing to another is almost 89 (!) meters;
2. the height of this giant reaches 18 meters, which is equal to the height of a five-story building.

Today there is only one such aircraft in the world. In the plans of the designer aviation complex it was Antonov to complete the construction of the twin brother "Mriya". It is believed that its readiness is already 70 percent.

Other large cargo aircraft also include:

1. An-124 "Ruslan"
This aircraft is the predecessor of the Mriya. Initially, this aircraft was created in order to transport intercontinental ballistic missiles. However, the result obtained far exceeded all expectations of the designers. This giant began to be actively used in order to transport large-scale landing and military equipment. One such aircraft is valued at $300 million.

2 Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

This aircraft was developed by American designers for the military transport system back in 1968. At one time, this cargo giant is able to transport 6 Apache helicopters, 4 infantry fighting vehicles, 2 tanks and 6 armored personnel carriers. Until 1982, this flying giant was considered the largest cargo airliner in the world.

3. Hughes H-4 Hercules

This cargo aircraft is a kind of rarity, as it was developed back in 1947. This aircraft is considered the champion in terms of wingspan, which is 98 meters. This record has not yet been surpassed. This 136-ton giant was created to transport 750 soldiers who would be in full gear. It should be noted that only one unit of such cargo aircraft. Today, this flying giant is a museum aircraft.

2 Boeing 747-8I

This model is a cargo-passenger aircraft, which began to be produced relatively recently, namely in 2008. In terms of its parameters, it is inferior to the Ukrainian An-225 Mriya aircraft, but it differs in that it is the largest cargo aircraft in the world that could enter mass production. So, to date, about 76 such models have been produced. The parameters of this lifting giant include:

1. the length of this aircraft is almost 76 meters;
2. its height is almost 20 meters, which is higher than a five-story building;
3. The wingspan of this aircraft is almost 69 meters.

The empty weight of such an aircraft is approximately 213 thousand kilograms, and the maximum weight at which a successful takeoff is possible is 442 thousand kilograms.

In addition to cargo, this aircraft can accommodate 581 passengers in a two-class configuration, and in a three-class configuration this number is 467.

The fastest planes in the world

They are fast, like a bullet, as they can reach incredible speed. The fastest aircraft in the world are the following models:

1. Boeing X-43
   This hypersonic aircraft is the fastest aircraft in the world. This drone shows simply stunning results. So, this plane can fly at a speed of 11230 km per hour. If you imagine, then this figure is almost 10 times the speed of sound.
   This supercar was designed by NASA specialists. It took almost 10 years to develop this hypersonic aircraft. The wingspan of this "nimble" is only 3.6 meters. The fuel used in this aircraft is hydrogen and oxygen. At the same time, the aircraft consumes oxygen directly from the atmosphere, which made it possible to “save” on the weight of this super-fast aircraft.
2. Orbital Sciences Corporation X-34
   This aircraft is also super-fast, as it is capable of reaching speeds of 12,144 kilometers per hour. However, in the ranking of the fastest aircraft in the world, it occupies the second position, since during the experiments its speed did not exceed that of the previous Boeing X-43. It is worth noting that the development of this aircraft took a quarter of a billion dollars and about 7 years. Also interesting fact is that this high-speed liner weighs 1270 kilograms, but this does not allow it to rise to a height that is more than 75 kilometers.
3. North American X-15
   This aircraft is capable of speeds of 7274 km per hour. Interestingly, the height record among supersonic aircraft lasted for this model from 1963 to 2004. This "nimble" can rise to a height of 110 kilometers, and it weighs about 15 tons.
4. SR-71 ("Blackbird")
   This supersonic aircraft is a reconnaissance aircraft subordinate to the US Air Force. It can reach speeds of 3715 kilometers per hour. It weighs impressively, namely 77 tons. However, an aircraft without fuel weighs only 27 tons.
5. MiG-25 ("Bat")
   This supersonic aircraft is the fastest jet military model. Almost 30 world records were set on this aircraft. The speed with which this record holder can fly is 3395 kilometers per hour. The mass of this liner during takeoff reaches almost 41 tons, and during landing it is only 18.8 tons.

An-225 "Mriya" (translated from Ukrainian - "dream") is the heaviest cargo-lifting aircraft ever to take to the air. The maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft is 640 tons. The reason for the construction of the An-225 was the need to create an aviation transport system for the project of the Soviet reusable spacecraft "Buran". The plane exists in a single copy.

The aircraft was designed in the USSR and built in 1988 at the Kiev Mechanical Plant.

"Mriya" set a world record for take-off weight and payload. On March 22, 1989, the An-225 flew with a cargo of 156.3 tons, thereby simultaneously breaking 110 world aviation records, which is a record in itself.

Since the start of operation, the aircraft has flown 3740 hours. If we assume that the average flight speed (taking into account takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing approach) is about 500 km / h, then we can calculate the approximate value of the distance traveled: 500 x 3740 \u003d 1,870,000 km (more than 46 orbits around the earth at the equator).

The scale of the An-225 is amazing: the length of the aircraft is 84 meters, the height is 18 meters (like a 6-storey 4-entrance building)

Visual comparison of "Mriya" and passenger Boeing-747.

If we take as a basis the largest of the Boeing 747-800, then the length of the An-225 will be 8 meters longer, and the wingspan will be 20 meters longer.
Compared to the Airbus A380, Mriya is 11 meters longer, and its wingspan exceeds it by almost 9 meters.

It happens that the airport does not have an appropriate parking lot for such big plane, and it is placed directly on the runway.
Of course, we are talking about an alternate runway, if the airport has one.

The wingspan is 88.4 meters and the area is 905 m²

The only aircraft that surpasses the An-225 in terms of wingspan is the Hughes H-4 Hercules, which belongs to the class of flying boats. The ship took to the air only once in 1947. The history of this aircraft is reflected in the film "Aviator"

Since the spacecraft "Buran" itself and the blocks of the launch vehicle "Energiya" had dimensions exceeding the dimensions cargo compartment"Mriya", the new aircraft provided for securing cargo from the outside. In addition, it was planned that the aircraft would be used as the first stage at the launch of the spacecraft.

The formation of a wake from a bulky cargo fixed on top of the aircraft required the tail unit to be fitted with two tails in order to avoid aerodynamic shading.

The aircraft is equipped with 6 D-18T engines.
In takeoff mode, each engine develops a thrust of 23.4 tons (or 230 kN), i.e. the total thrust of all 6 engines is 140.5 tons (1380 kN)

It can be assumed that each engine in takeoff mode develops about 12,500 horsepower!

The D-18T engines of the An-225 aircraft are the same as those of the An-124 Ruslan.
The height of such an engine is 3 m, the width is 2.8 m, and the weight is more than 4 tons.

Starting system - air, with electric automatic control. An auxiliary power unit, consisting of two TA-12 turbosets installed in the left and right landing gear fairings, provides autonomous power to all systems and engine start.

The mass of fuel in the tanks is 365 tons, it is placed in 13 wing caisson tanks.
The aircraft can stay in the air for 18 hours and cover a distance of over 15,000 km.

The refueling time of such a machine ranges from half an hour to a day and a half, and the number of tankers depends on their capacity (from 5 to 50 tons), that is, from 7 to 70 tankers.

The fuel consumption of the aircraft is 15.9 tons / h (in cruise mode)
When fully loaded, the aircraft can stay in the sky without refueling for no more than 2 hours.

The chassis includes a two-column bow and a 14-column main (7 struts on each side) supports.
Each rack has two wheels. A total of 32 wheels.

Wheels require replacement every 90 landings.
Tires for Mriya are produced at the Yaroslavl Tire Plant. The price of one tire is about $1000.

On the bow stand there are wheels with dimensions of 1120 x 450 mm, and on the main one there are wheels with dimensions of 1270 x 510 mm.
The pressure inside is 12 atmospheres.

Since 2001, An-225 has been performing commercial cargo transportation as part of Antonov Airlines.

Cargo cabin dimensions: length - 43 m, width - 6.4 m, height - 4.4 m.
The cargo compartment of the aircraft is sealed, which allows the transportation of various types of cargo. Inside the cabin, 16 standard containers, up to 80 cars and even heavy dump trucks of the BelAZ type can be placed. There is enough space to fit the entire body of a Boeing 737.

Access to the cargo compartment is through bow plane that tilts up.

The process of opening / closing the ramp of the cargo compartment takes no more than 10 minutes.

To unfold the ramp, the aircraft performs the so-called "elephant bow".
The front landing gear deflects forward, and the weight of the aircraft is transferred to the auxiliary supports, which are installed under the front sill of the cargo compartment.

Auxiliary support.

Aircraft squat control panel.

This method of loading has a number of advantages in comparison with the Boeing 747 (loading is carried out through a compartment in the side of the fuselage.

Mriya holds the record for the weight of transported cargo: commercial - 247 tons (which is four times the maximum payload of a Boeing 747), commercial monocargo - 187.6 tons, and an absolute record for carrying capacity - 253.8 tons. On June 10, 2010, the longest cargo in the history of air transportation was transported - two windmill blades 42.1 m long each.

To ensure safe flight, the center of gravity of the aircraft with cargo must be within certain limits along its length. The load master performs the loading in strict accordance with the instructions, after which the co-pilot checks the correct placement of the cargo and reports this to the crew commander, who decides on the possibility of flying and is responsible for this.

The aircraft is equipped with an onboard loading complex, consisting of four lifting mechanisms, each with a carrying capacity of 5 tons.
In addition, two floor winches are provided for loading non-self-propelled wheeled vehicles and cargo on the loading rack.

This time, the An-225 was chartered by the French engineering company Alstom to transport 170 tons of cargo from Zurich, Switzerland to Bahrain with refueling in Athens and Cairo.

These are a turbine rotor, a turbogenerator for the production of electricity and components.

Flight manager Vadim Nikolaevich Deniskov.

To tow the An-225 aircraft, it is impossible to use the carrier of aircraft of other companies, therefore the carrier is transported on board the aircraft.

And since the aircraft is not equipped with a rear cargo hatch and the towing carrier is unloaded and loaded through the front cargo hatch, which requires a full cycle of squatting the aircraft on the front support, as a result, at least 30 minutes are lost and the resource of the aircraft structure and the squat system is unreasonably spent.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician.

To ensure turns when the aircraft moves along the ground, the last four rows of the main support struts are made orientable.

Aircraft maintenance technician: specialization "hydraulic system and landing gear".

The large weight of the aircraft leads to the fact that the landing gear leaves marks on the pavement.

Ladder and hatch to the cockpit.

The passenger compartment is divided into 2 parts: in the front is the crew of the aircraft, and in the back is the accompanying and maintenance personnel.
Cabin sealing is separate - they are separated by a wing.

The rear part of the attendant's cabin is designed for eating, working with technical documentation and holding conferences.
The aircraft has 18 seats for the rest of the crew members and members of the engineering team - 6 seats in the front cabin and 12 in the rear.

Ladder and hatch to the cabin of the attendants in the tail section of the aircraft.

Technical compartment located at the rear of the cockpit.

On the shelves, you can see the blocks that ensure the operation of various aircraft systems, and the pipelines of the pressurization and air conditioning system and the anti-icing system. All aircraft systems are highly automated and require minimal crew intervention during operation. Their work is supported by 34 on-board computers.

The wall of the front spars of the center section. It is installed (from top to bottom): slat transmission and air bleed pipelines from engines.
In front of her are stationary cylinders of the fire protection system with Freon extinguishing composition.

Stickers - souvenirs from numerous visitors on the panel on the doors of the emergency escape hatch.

The farthest point from the base airport, which the plane managed to visit, is the island of Tahiti, which is part of French Polynesia.
Distance along the shortest arc the globe about 16400 km.

Rynda An-225
Vladimir Vladimirovich Mason mentioned in the engraving is an aircraft maintenance engineer who worked for Mriya for many years.

Aircraft commander (PIC) - Vladimir Yuryevich Mosin.

To become an An-225 commander, you must have at least 5 years of experience in flying an An-124 aircraft as a commander.

Weight and balance control is simplified by the installation of a weight measurement system on the chassis.

The crew of the aircraft consists of 6 people:
aircraft commander, co-pilot, navigator, senior flight engineer, aircraft equipment flight engineer, flight radio operator.

To reduce the effort on the throttles and improve the accuracy of setting the engine operation modes, a remote engine control system is provided. In this case, the pilot makes a relatively small effort to move the lever of an electromechanical device mounted on the engine with the help of cables, which reproduces this movement on the fuel regulator lever with the necessary effort and accuracy. For the convenience of joint control during takeoff and landing, the thrusters of the outer engines (THROTTLE1 and THROTTLE6) are coupled to the THROTTLE2 and THROTTLE5, respectively.

The steering wheel of the largest aircraft in the world.

Booster aircraft control i.e. the control surfaces are deflected exclusively by means of hydraulic steering actuators, in case of failure of which it is impossible to control the aircraft manually (with an increase in the necessary efforts). Therefore, a quadruple redundancy has been applied. The mechanical part of the control system (from the steering wheel and pedals to hydraulic steering gears) consists of rigid rods and cables.
The total length of these cables is: aileron control systems in the fuselage - about 30 meters, in each console (left, right) of the wing - approximately 35 meters; elevator and rudder control systems - about 65 meters each.

With an empty plane, 2400 m of runway is enough for takeoff and landing.
Takeoff with a maximum weight of 3500 m, landing with a maximum weight of 3300 m.

At the executive start, the engines warm up, which takes about 10 minutes.

Thus, engine surge during takeoff is prevented and its maximum takeoff thrust is ensured. Undoubtedly, this requirement leads to the fact that: the takeoff is carried out during the period of minimum workload of the airport, or the plane waits a long time for its turn to take off, skipping scheduled flights.

The takeoff and landing speed depends on the takeoff and landing weight of the aircraft and ranges from 240 km/h to 280 km/h.

Climbing is carried out at a speed of 560 km / h, with a vertical speed of 8 m / s.

At an altitude of 7100 meters, the speed increases to 675 km / h with a further continuation of the climb to the flight level.

Cruising speed of An-225 - 850 km/h
When calculating cruising speed, the weight of the aircraft and the flight range that the aircraft must cover are taken into account.

Dmitry Viktorovich Antonov - senior PIC.

The middle panel of the dashboard of the pilots.

Backup instruments: artificial horizon and altitude indicator. Fuel lever position indicator (UPRT), engine thrust indicator (UT). Deviation indicators for control surfaces and take-off and landing devices (slats, flaps, spoilers).

The instrument panel of the senior flight engineer.

In the lower left corner there is a side panel with hydraulic complex controls and chassis position signaling. Top left panel of the aircraft fire protection system. At the top right is a panel with controls and instruments: starting the APU, pressurization and air conditioning systems, an anti-icing system and a block of signal displays. Below is a panel with controls and controls for the fuel supply system, engine operation control and an on-board automated control system (BASK) for all aircraft parameters.

Senior on-board engineer - Polishchuk Alexander Nikolaevich.

Engine control instrument panel.

On the left, at the top, a vertical indicator of the position of the fuel levers. Large round instruments - high pressure compressor and engine fan speed indicators. Small round instruments - oil temperature gauges at the engine inlet. A block of vertical instruments at the bottom - indicators of the amount of oil in the engine oil tanks.

Instrument panel of an aircraft equipment engineer.
Here are the controls and instruments for monitoring the power supply system of the aircraft and the oxygen system.

Navigator - Anatoly Binyatovich Abdullaev.

Flight over the territory of Greece.

Navigator-instructor - Yaroslav Ivanovich Koshytsky.

Flight operator - Gennady Yurievich Antipov.
The ICAO call sign for the An-225 on the flight from Zurich to Athens was ADB-3038.

On-board engineer - Yuri Anatolyevich Mindar.

Athens airport runway.

Landing at night on the "Mriya" is carried out instrumentally, that is, according to instruments, from the leveling height to the touch - visually. According to the crew, one of the most difficult landings is in Kabul, which is associated with high mountains and many obstacles. The approach is started at a speed of 340 km/h up to a height of 200 meters, then the speed is gradually reduced.

Landing is carried out at a speed of 295 km / h with fully released mechanization. It is allowed to touch the runway at a vertical speed of 6 m/s. After touching the runway, the reverse thrust is immediately shifted on engines 2 to 5, and 1 and 6 are left at idle. The landing gear is braked at a speed of 140-150 km/h until the aircraft comes to a complete stop.

Aircraft resource - 8000 flight hours, 2000 takeoffs and landings, 25 calendar years.

The aircraft can still fly until December 21, 2013 (25 years since the start of its operation), after which a thorough study of its technical condition will be carried out and the necessary work will be carried out to ensure the extension of the calendar service life to 45 years.

Due to the high cost of transportation on the An-225, orders appear only for very long and very heavy loads, when transportation by land transport is not possible. Flights are random: from 2-3 per month to 1-2 per year. From time to time there is talk about building a second copy of the An-225 aircraft, but this requires an appropriate order and appropriate funding. To complete the construction, an amount approximately equal to $ 90 million is required, and taking into account the testing, it increases to $ 120 million.

Perhaps this is one of the most beautiful and impressive aircraft in the world.

Thanks to "Antonov Airlines" for help in organizing photography!
Special thanks to Deniskov Vadim Nikolaevich for help in writing the text for the post!

Since man was able to invent an airplane and take to the air, this industry has developed incredibly rapidly. Now the biggest passenger Boeing can accommodate almost a thousand people, which a few decades ago seemed simply impossible.

Dimensions and capacity of the largest passenger Boeing

The largest passenger Boeing is the Boeing 747. This aircraft has been holding its honorary title for several decades. The American aircraft began to operate in 1970, and since then it has been considered the largest and largest passenger aircraft.

The Boeing 747 lost its honorary title only in 2005, when the Airbus A380 aircraft was put into operation.

The capacity of the largest aircraft of the Boeing company is about seven hundred people, depending on the modification of the aircraft. Due to the huge popularity of this aircraft, Boeing hastened to release as many models as possible, distributing them around the world. In total, about 1500 of these giants were produced, each of which was in operation for several years.

Despite its huge size, the Boeing 747 is an example top quality aircraft and complete thoughtfulness of the design. The length of the aircraft itself was originally 70.6 meters, and the wingspan was 59.6 meters. Now the length of the aircraft has increased up to 76 meters. Such a giant could reach speeds of up to 955 kilometers per hour, which in 1970 seemed unthinkable.

Since Boeing is constantly modifying its most famous model, maximum speed modern "Boeing 747" is 988 kilometers per hour.

Other major passenger aircraft peace

The Airbus A380 is currently considered the largest passenger aircraft. The aircraft received its honorary status only in 2005, displacing the previous leader, the Boeing 747.

The capacity of the Airobus A380 is 852 passengers, which seems simply unthinkable. The passengers themselves are located on two decks in the salons of the highest class. Great Britain, Italy and France took part in the production of this aircraft. Another large aircraft from Airbus- A340-600. This liner can accommodate a little less than 700 passengers, but it is able to fly more than 14 thousand kilometers without additional refueling.

Boeing is also proud of the 777-300 ER. This model can accommodate up to 550 passengers. At the same time, the aircraft is the absolute record holder in terms of the duration of the flight without additional refueling. The aircraft can fly 21,000 kilometers non-stop, which is unattainable for any other air transport model.

The imposing dimensions of large aircraft of the world speak only about the ambitiousness of modern aircraft designers. Most likely, humanity will not stop there, and many more huge Boeings will appear in the world, striking not only with the quality of their equipment, but also with incredible, hitherto incomprehensible dimensions.

Brief description of transport aircraft

Aircraft AN 12- a cargo aircraft, which is an all-metal, cantilever high-wing aircraft with a straight wing. The landing gear of the aircraft is characterized by high cross-country ability, thanks to which the AN-12 takes off without problems from unpaved airfields. Loading is carried out through a cargo hatch with a ramp, located in the rear of the fuselage and freely passing large equipment. Unloading is possible in the same way or by dropping cargo on parachutes. The process of loading/unloading and mooring is greatly facilitated by an onboard loading device capable of lifting objects weighing up to 2.5 tons, and a winch that draws non-self-propelled loads into the cabin. Delivery of goods from China, Japan, Korea, Europe, North and South America With the help of the AN 12 aircraft, it is possible to transport goods with a total weight of up to 18,000 kg in one voyage.
Characteristics of the aircraft AN 12
Maximum load - 18000 kg
Maximum volume - 90 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 13.5x3.0x2.4 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.0x2.4 m

Aircraft AN 22 "Antey" made according to the high-plan scheme. The design provides for a cargo hatch of impressive dimensions - 4.4 × 16 m. In addition, the aircraft is equipped with an inclined ladder-ramp, which can be installed at different levels, and four telphers, each of which has a carrying capacity of 2.5 tons. The ramp and telphers make the AN 22 independent of the availability of loading and unloading devices at airfields. It also provides for the possibility of transporting large-sized cargo on an external sling: on the fuselage or under the wing. A multi-rack 12-wheel chassis, characterized by increased cross-country ability, allows not only to land on the ground and take off from it, but also to land even if one or two racks are not released or the pneumatic shock absorbers and racks are destroyed. Thanks to these characteristics, the delivery of goods from China, North America and other major economic centers of the world becomes not only fast, but also as safe as possible, and the unique carrying capacity of this aircraft (up to 50,000 kg) allows saving and transporting the entire cargo in one flight.
Characteristics of the aircraft AN 22
Maximum load - 50000 kg
Maximum volume - 650 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 26.4 * 4.3 * 4.1 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 4.3x4.1

Transport aircraft AN 26 traditionally used for the transportation of goods and small-sized equipment over distances up to 2000 km. This vessel is distinguished by amazing stability, ease of control, so that the aircraft can be flown by pilots of average qualification. And the unique takeoff and landing qualities, coupled with highly passable landing gear, make it unpretentious in terms of the type of runway and make it possible to operate in almost any weather conditions on pebbly, unpaved, sandy, "soaked" and snow-covered airfields of very modest size. The design of the monoplane and the wide opening of the cargo hatch allow the installation of a special ladder-leaf, which facilitates and speeds up the process of unloading and loading from the ground or a car body. The speed of unloading and loading operations is also beneficially affected by the beam crane built into the aircraft, capable of lifting weights up to 1500 kg. The specialists of our company will be happy to arrange for you the delivery of goods by aircraft AN 26, as well as provide customs services, resolve "paper" issues and control each stage of transportation.
Characteristics of the aircraft AN 26

Maximum volume - 45 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 11.1x2.2x1.6 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 2.2x1.6

AN 74 - a unique aircraft, which was created with the aim of transporting goods and equipment at any latitude at any climatic conditions. It works smoothly at temperatures ranging from -60 to +45 ° C, in the mountains and on the plains, at the equator and poles. Typically used on medium to short haul routes. AN 74 is suitable for operation both on equipped and non-equipped airfield sites with concrete, pebble, dirt or snow cover. Capable of taking off and landing at any time of the day. The cargo compartment is optimized for the dimensions of the most typical cargo and allows you to transport cargo in containers, rigid pallets, non-standard containers (barrels, bales), as well as wheeled vehicles. The opening of the loading compartment is closed with a ramp, which the company VED "OptiLog" recommends to use as a ladder. The aircraft is also equipped with an onboard loading device with a payload capacity of up to 2500 kg.
Characteristics of the aircraft AN 74
Maximum load - 8000 kg
Maximum volume - 45 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 10.0x2.15x2.1 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 2.1x2.1

AN 124 (Ruslan) belongs to the class of heavy transport aircraft and is designed to transport bulky cargo around the world. Excellent aerodynamic characteristics and, as a result, a long flight range are provided by a thick swept wing and a carefully thought-out fuselage shape. The multi-rack 24-wheel landing gear allows the use of the AN 124 on unpaved runways of airfields, as well as changing the angle of inclination of the fuselage and the parking clearance, which greatly facilitates the process of loading and unloading operations. The special design of the fuselage suggests the presence of two cargo hatches, one of which is located in the forward fuselage, the other in the tail. The aircraft is also equipped with on-board mobile cranes and other handling equipment with a total capacity of 20 tons and mooring equipment, which makes loading and delivering cargo from China and other countries much faster. The aircraft AN 225 (Maria) is very similar in design and characteristics to the AN 124 and can carry heavy bulky cargo weighing up to 200 tons.
Characteristics of aircraft AN 124
Maximum load - 120000 kg
Maximum volume - 800 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 36.5x6.2x4.2 m

Characteristics of aircraft AN 225
Maximum load - 200000 kg
Maximum volume - 1100 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 43.0x6.2x4.2 m

The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 6.2x4.1 m

Airbus 300 B4 aircraft was specially designed for the transportation of large structures, equipment and instruments over medium and short distances (up to 2700 km). It features an enlarged fuselage, an upward opening nose cone and a reinforced floor. In front of the wing, on the left side of the fuselage, there is a cargo door measuring 3.58 × 2.56 m. Up to 20 cargo pallets and another 20 cargo containers of the LD3 type in the lower cargo compartments can be simultaneously transported in the cabin. The aircraft is equipped with an impressive complex of loading and unloading equipment.
Characteristic Airbus aircraft 300 B4
Maximum load - 43500 kg
Maximum volume - 280 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 39.0x4.77x2.23 m

The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.58x2.56 m

Boeing 737 belongs to the class of short-range transport aircraft. More than a quarter of a century ago, he became the leader on short flights of airlines of most continents. The aircraft's high lift, excellent low-speed performance allowing for short landings and take-offs, and economy at high speeds and low altitudes have kept it competitive to this day.
Characteristics of the Boeing 737 aircraft
Maximum load - 16000 kg
Maximum volume - 105 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 21.0x3.1x2.2 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.4x2.15 m

Boeing 747 belongs to one of the most cargo-lifting aircraft. At the same time, it is characterized by low fuel costs per ton-mile, and the flight range can reach 8000 km. That is why this aircraft is ideal for organizing the economical and most profitable delivery of goods from China and other distant countries. The cargo Boeing 747 has a reinforced cabin floor, an impressive side cargo door, as well as a proper set of handling equipment.
Characteristics of the Boeing 747 aircraft
Maximum load - 110000 kg
Maximum volume - 750 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 49.0x4.8x3.04 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.25x3.1 m

Boeing 757 Designed for the carriage of goods weighing up to 39 tons. 15 standard pallets can be placed in the aircraft cabin at the same time. The cargo hatch, through which loading and unloading is carried out by means of winches and an onboard loading device, is located on the left side of the fuselage. Without refueling, the aircraft is capable of covering a distance of 4670 km.
Characteristics of the Boeing 757 aircraft
Maximum load - 39000 kg
Maximum volume - 185 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 33.2x3.53x2.18 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.4x2.18 m

DC 8 - long haul cargo aircraft, created by the efforts of American specialists from Douglas. With its help, the delivery of goods from France, Italy and other countries of Europe and the world becomes as accessible as possible. The maximum flight range of this vehicle is 8950 km. The aircraft is equipped with all the necessary equipment for fast and convenient unloading and loading.
Characteristics of the aircraft DC 8
Maximum load - 45000 kg
Maximum volume - 200 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 34.0x3.17x2.03 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.55x2.0 m

DC 10 can be classified as a wide-body long-haul aircraft. Some modifications are capable of flying over distances of up to 11,000 km, so the OptiLog VED company recommends this vessel to its customers when there is a need to deliver bulky cargo from remote corners of the planet. The DC 10 is loaded through the side door. Up to 30 LD3 type containers are freely placed in the cargo compartment. A standard set of loading and unloading equipment is installed on board.
Characteristics of the aircraft DC 10
Maximum load - 65000 kg
Maximum volume - 450 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 37.25x3.56x2.34 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) is 3.5x2.54 m. The Fokker 27 cargo aircraft is traditionally used on local airlines, i.e. for domestic transport. At the rear of the fuselage of this aircraft is a large cargo hatch, equipped with pneumatic shutters. Loads weighing up to 6 tons are delivered to the cabin using a specially designed winch. The bottom of the aircraft is characterized by an excessive factor of safety, so that well-packed cargo remains safe even in the event of emergency landing with retracted chassis.
Characteristics of the Fokker 27 aircraft
Maximum load - 6000 kg
Maximum volume - 58 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 13.36x2.1x1.9 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 2.28x1.75 m

Aircraft IL 76- an ideal option for the prompt delivery of bulky cargo, machinery and equipment via medium-length air routes located at different geographical latitudes. Almost any basing conditions are suitable for IL 76. Chassis with increased cross-country ability, powerful wing mechanization and impressive power-to-weight ratio ensure take-off from unprepared unpaved airfield runways and landing on them. At the same time, takeoff and landing distances are quite insignificant for an aircraft of this size. Delivery of goods from China to Russia, as well as transportation of goods from other countries is possible in air or automobile containers of any type, pallets and other containers used in international transportation. Such versatility is achieved due to the special design of the cargo compartment, equipped with various on-board facilities and devices for loading and unloading, and its dimensions.
Characteristics of the aircraft IL 76
Maximum load - 47000 kg
Maximum volume - 175 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 18.5x3.3x3.25 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.3x3.25 m

L 100-30 - medium-lift transport aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed. The flight range at maximum load is 3790 km, thanks to which the delivery of goods from France and other countries can be organized. European countries with a total weight of up to 21 tons. The main cargo hatch is located at the rear of the cab. Loading and unloading operations are accelerated thanks to a special ramp with a hydraulic drive. It is worth noting that these aircraft often take part in operations to organize and provide humanitarian assistance.
Characteristics of the aircraft L 100-30
Maximum load - 21000 kg
Maximum volume - 140 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 17.0x3.02x2.74 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.02x2.74 m

MD 11 - wide-body long-haul aircraft, which is capable of transporting goods over a distance of up to 7500 km. It allows you to place up to 6 standard containers on the main deck, the rest of the cargo is located in the lower compartments. Loading is carried out through an upward opening door measuring 3.55 × 2.55.
Characteristics of the aircraft MD 11
Maximum load - 80000 kg
Maximum volume - 640 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 48.0x3.5x2.45 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.55x2.55 m

The Saab 340 can be called a cantilever low-wing aircraft. It is used on short lines. The latest modifications have the possibility of short takeoff and landing, which allows the use of this aircraft even at small airfields. The relatively small payload, coupled with impressive maneuverability, makes the Saab 340 an ideal option for transportation in the "deaf" corners of the country.
Characteristics of the aircraft Saab 340
Maximum load - 3800 kg
Maximum volume - 35 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 11.2x1.62x1.7 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 1.3x1.28 m

Aircraft TU 204 ideal for medium haul airlines. The flight range at maximum load is about 4700 km. With the help of this aircraft, the delivery of goods from France, Germany, Spain and other European countries to Russia can be organized. The ship's fuselage has a side cargo door measuring 3.4×2.0. The cargo cabin can accommodate up to 14 standard pallets, while 12 containers of the 2AK-0.7 type are freely placed in the lower cargo compartments. For the convenience of loading and unloading operations, the floor of the cargo compartment is equipped with roller tracks, ball panels and other equipment.
Characteristics of the aircraft TU 204
Maximum load - 28500 kg
Maximum volume - 178 m3
The size of the cargo compartment (length x width x height) - 29.5x3.25x2.8 m
The size of the cargo hatch (width × height) - 3.4x2.0 m

Air travel comes to life

It is difficult to surprise anyone with air travel today. People who want to achieve success in life (primarily in business) have to fly to different parts of the world, sometimes overcoming their fear of being in the air.

In any case, there is no alternative to traveling on this super-fast mode of transport in terms of overcoming significant distances in a fairly short time period.

Aircraft not for passengers

At the same time, a slightly different problem often arises: if you do not get tickets for the flight ahead of time, then they simply may not be available at the right time - they will be bought up by the same sufferers. However, those who need to go to points where the heaviest aircraft on the planet would fly would hardly have to worry about this. There would be enough places in it for almost everyone who would like to buy a ticket here. However, it should be said that these aircraft the airlines that own them usually put on the busiest routes.

Meanwhile, the plane, which holds the world record in terms of carrying capacity, does not make passenger flights. In general, it was designed in the eighties of the last century for completely different purposes - to ensure the transportation of necessary materials (including rocket components) for the grandiose Soviet Buran space program. For such a large-scale project, an appropriate, powerful aircraft was needed. Then the Kyiv designers developed the An-225, which received the name "Mriya" (in Ukrainian, such a beautiful word means "dream"). Until now, such an aircraft exists in a single copy.

How much raises "Dream"?

Its dimensions in comparison with other similar vehicles are amazing. "Mriya" is 84 meters long and eighteen meters high. For comparison, a six-story, four-entrance residential building will have similar parameters. The dimensions of the cargo compartment of the An-225 are also very impressive - it is as much as forty-three meters long and about four and a half high.

As planned by the designers, this lifting aircraft was supposed to carry up to two hundred and fifty tons of materials needed for the space program per flight. Moreover, not only the capacity of the above cabin was taken into account - the design provided for fastenings on the hull of the aircraft, for the possibility of transporting various cargoes from the outside.

The first flight of Mriya took place at the end of 1988, and the very next year she broke over a hundred world air records, having taken on board about 156 tons of the necessary materials. Since its debut in airspace An-225 has flown nearly two million kilometers, which is approximately equivalent to more than four dozen turns around the earth's equator.

Passenger transportation giant

As for exclusively passenger transportation, the giant Airbus 380 is still the undisputed leader here. Airbus lifts 525 in a two-deck, three-class configuration, and as many as 853 in a single-class configuration.

For about a decade of operational life, any serious accidents happened to the Airbus 380 twice. And in both situations, only the nerves of the passengers suffered. So in the future, it is hardly worth being afraid of flying on it.