It became known, that in our country begins work to create super-heavy transport aircraft. This work will be carried out United Aircraft Corporation. celebrated, that the new Russian aircraft is planned as a replacement for the An-124 "Ruslan". Recall, that the production of "Ruslan" has been stopped 15 years ago.
This year, the feasibility study for the upcoming project will deal with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Earlier sounded statements about what, that could resume the production of "Ruslan" at Ulyanovsk factory "Aviastar-SP", but now, as seen, It decided to focus on the creation of a new car.
About five years ago in the Ilyushin Design Bureau presented "Ruslan" analogue AN-124 project titled "Ermak". This project is at the moment still remains on paper.
For reference: AN-124 "Ruslan" made its first flight in December 1982 of the year, It caused quite a stir in expert circles for its capability. In the first place then impressed Capacity - up 120 tons at maximum takeoff weight giant 392 tons.
Practical ceiling plane - 11,6 km, the maximum range - 4,8 thousand. km. Total production for the year was created 55 super-heavy AN-124 "Ruslan", many of which are operated to this day, including United Nations agencies.