Antonov An-124 ''Condor''

Under development in late 1970s as outsize freighter, capable of take-off and landing from unprepared fields and provided front and rear loading  access with fold-down hydraulic ramps. Prototype first flew on December 26, 1982 and type entered service in January 1986. Set several world records for pay load/distance flights. Total built to date : 55.
SPECIFICATION :
Accommodation : 6 crew + 12 cargo handlers
Cargo : 150,000 kg (330,700 lb)
Max speed : 467 kt (865 km/h)
Range : 2510 nm (4650 km)
DIMENSION :
Wingspan : 73.3 m (240 ft 6 in)
Length : 69.1 m (226 ft 9 in)
Height : 21.1 m (69 ft 2 in)
VARIANTS :
An-124 : Basic military transport
An-124-100 : Standard civil transport
An-124-100M : As An-124-100, but Western avionics and increased take-off weight
An-124-200 : Proposed version with GE CF6-80C2 turbofans
An-124-300 : Proposal with extended fuselage and windspan and two crew glass cockpit Military models being converted for civil freighter use
FEATURE :
High/swept anhedral wing; four ZMKB Progress D-18T turbofans; clamshell doors aft of rear loading ramp; upward-opening nose section with fold-down ramp for front loading; retractable undercarriage with 24 main wheels

Airbus A380

Development of this double-deck airliner was begun in April 1996, with formal launch as the A380 December 19, 2000. First metal was cut January 23, 2002, and first flight with R-R Trent engines took place April 27, 2005. First GP7200-powered aircraft flew August 25, 2006. Singapore Airlines to put passenger A380 into service 2007, and freighter June 2008. Total ordered : 166.
SPECIFICATION :
Accommodation :2 + 555
Cargo : 150,000 kg (330,690 lb) (-800F)
Max speed : MO.89
Range : 8000 nm (14,815 km)
DIMENSIONS :
Wingspan : 79.7 m (261 ft 4 in)
Length : 72.8 m (238 ft 8 in)
Height : 24.1 m (79 ft 0 in)
VARIANTS :
A380-700 : Potential short-fuselage version
A380-800 : Baseline passenger variant for 555 passengers in three classes
A380-800F : All-cargo version with 150-tonne payload capacity
A380-900 : Potential stretch for up to 950 passengers in high-density configuration
A380 MRTB : project military version (multirole transport/bomber)
FEATURES :
Low/swept wings with winglets; four underwing Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 turbo fans; swept high tailfin with swept low-set tailplane; double-deck fuselage

Boeing 747-100/200/SP

First wide-body airliner developed as a by-product of work done by Boeing on CH-X military transport requirement. Officially launched into production on July 25, 1966, and made first flight on February 9, 1969. Put into service by launch customer Pan American on the North Atlantic on January 21, 1970. Total delivered : 643.
SPECIFICATION :
Accommodation : 3 + 516
Cargo/Baggage : 90,720 kg (200,000 lb)
Max speed : MO.92 (525 kt; 973 km/h)
Range : 6600 nm (12,223 km)
DIMENSION :
Wingspan : 59.6 m (195 ft 8 in)
Length : 70.7 m (231 ft 10 in)
Height : 19.3 m (63 ft 5 in)
VARIANTS :
747SP : Longer-range short-body derivate
747-100 : Original production model
747-100B : Higher gross weight and strengthened structure
747-100SF : Cargo conversion with main-deck cargo door
747-100SR : Short-range version optimized for high T-O/landing cycles
747-200B : Increased fuel and uprated engines
747-200C : Passenger/cargo model with upward-hinged nose
747-200F : Freighter with upward-hinged nose
747-200M : Combi with large portside cargo door aft of wing
FEATURE :
Low/swept wings; four underwing GE CF6, P and W JT9D, or Rolls- Royce RB 211 turbofans; short upper deck; swept tailfin and low-set tailplane; wide-body fuselage