The World's Biggest Planes, The World's Largest Planes

Biggest Planes

Which plane is the biggest in the world? What is the biggest passenger plane in the world? or Which one is the biggest cargo plane. There are many questions about biggest planes or largest in the world. We listed The world's six biggest or largest planes. Facts Information and Pictures of biggest planes in the world.







Antonov AN-225 MRIYA

Cargo Plane : Made in Ukraine, Antonov-225 or the AN-225 Mriya is the biggest aircraft currently in service. Origin of the Soviet Union. There is only one of the aircraft used in cargo transportation. Strategic aircraft designed by Antonov engineers, Antonov-225 holds the world record with a total cargo carrying capacity of 253,820 kg.

Antonov Airlines, Antonov AN-225




Airbus A380-800

Passenger Plane : Airbus, one of the three largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, The first passenger aircraft, the A380, is also the world's biggest passenger aircraft. The first test flight began in 2005, and the commercial flight began in 2007 in the Singapore Airlines fleet. Airbus A380-800 with 4 jet engines; Airbus A380-800 has a capacity of 525 passengers in three classes and can fly to 15,400 km range.

Singapore Airlines, Airbus A380-800




Boeing 747-8

Passenger plane & Cargo plane : The legendary aircraft of Boeing, the largest aircraft manufacturer in the United States and the world, was developed by extending the jumbo jet 747 by 5 meters and 60 cm. Boeing 747-8 is the largest passenger plane in the American continent and the second largest in the world. Boeing 747-8 is the world's longest passenger aircraft. The aircraft, which has a capacity of 467 passengers in three classes, Boeing 747-8 also has a cargo model.

State of Kuwait, Boeing 747-8

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Boeing 747-8 Cargo Version

Cargo Lux, Boeing 747-8




Boeing 747-400

Passenger plane & Cargo plane : Boeing began to fly the first double-deck legendary jumbo jet 747 in 1970. The Boeing 747-400, which started production in September 1987 at the Everet factory in Seattle, was also the most preferred model. This aircraft, which marked the world aviation industry, entered the fleet of airlines with new technologies developed for wing length, interior design, cockpit and engine sections. Starting from this model, various models were also produced. With a capacity of 416 passengers in three classes, the aircraft is still the most striking model with its hull design.

Lufthansa, Boeing 747-400

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Boeing 747-400 Cargo Version

Boeing 747-400





Airbus A340-600

European Airbus has been flying since 1991 and is a 4-engine, double-aisle aircraft carrying three classes of passengers. The largest capacity of the A340 family, the Airbus A340-600, which is the longest of all Airbus planes with 75.36 meters, can accommodate 350 passengers in three classes and 475 passengers in one class.

Mahan Air, Airbus A340-600




Antonov An-124 Ruslan

Cargo Plane : In 1965, during the Soviet Union, Antonov made his name with the world's largest aircraft with the Antonov 22 model. Antonov, which achieved a significant military success with the AN-22, brought the world's largest jet AN-124 to the industry after this model. With the signature of Oleg Antonov, the AN-124 is designed to land on any runway. The first prototype flew in 1982 and started production in 1984. In the same year, the father of the Antonov designer Oleg Antonov passed away. In the following years, Antonov engineers developed the An-225 by utilizing the AN-124 design.

Antonov Airlines, Antonov AN-124