Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr Reflecting on Water

 On Friday, January 5, 2018  


Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr

This one of the largest aircraft built ever, the Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr Airlines while on reflecting like a mirror on water surface. This photo taken at Brno-Turany Airport in Brno, Czech Republic.

Speaking of Antonov An-124, it has  a nickname Ruslan or also known Condor, according to NATO reporting name. The An-124 is a strategic airlifter, both in military purpose or civil aviation flight for cargo. Alongside Boeing 747-8 Freighter as well as Antonov An-225, the An-124 has one of largest gross weight ans heaviest operating cargo weight. First flight in 1982 then entered service in 1992, until now An-124 Ruslan still being manufactured.

While, Volga-Dnepr Airlines is an airline which providing air charter services, especially for cargo flight. They have ten An-124s and another 30 list order of An-124s, making them as leading heavy cargo provider in the world. Headquartered in Ulyanovsk, Russia and main hub at Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo Airport and main base at Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport, Russia. Oftentimes, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan carrying Airbus A380's fuselage to be assembled somewhere, tank, and full size of Vertol CH-46 Helicopter or even trains.

Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr Reflecting on Water 4.5 5 Unknown Friday, January 5, 2018 This one of the largest aircraft built ever, the Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr Airlines while on reflecting like a mirror on water surface....