BIGGEST MILITARY TRANSPORT PLANE: ANTONOV AN-124 RUSLAN, RUSSIA

Available for both military and civilian purposes, the An-124 is described as the biggest serial heavy lifter in the world. The aircraft is capable of transporting a large number of specialised vehicles and heavy cargo. Kept aloft by four Ivchenko Progress D-18T turbofans, the An-124 can carry a payload of up to 120 tonnes.