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