The Ruslan is well suited for transporting heavy tracked vehicles for either military or civil use. Its cargo hold has space for three such machines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982

A Mi-17 helicopter being loaded through the Ruslan's cargo door, with the aircraft kneeling to ease the operation. The cargo hold can accomodate four such helicopters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982Миль Ми-8МТ / Ми-17 - РоссияRussia - 1975

Fuel consumption of the six D-18T Series 3 engines powering the Ruslan is 17 tonnes per hour during climb out to cruise level, reduced to 10 tonnes per hour while established in cruise flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982

The analogue flight deck of an An-124-100 operated by Volga-Dnepr. The vast flight deck offers space for six crew members - captain, co-pilot, navigator, two flight engineers and radio operator.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982