Friday 7 September 2012

Top 10 Largest Planes in the World


The people always try to develop the air transportation by making the largest plane

Some companies which have created the giants aircrafts may include Boeing and Airbus. Most of them are used for commercial airplane which takes people from one place to the others.
1. An-225
The top position of the largest airplane is attained by An-225. It is manufactured by Antonov. This plane is functioned to bring the airlift logistics from Canada or US to the Middle East regions. The maximum capacity of the load is 1,322,750 lb.

 
2. Hughes H-4 Hercules
On the second place of the largest plane, you will see the appearance of Hughes H-4 Hercules. This airplane was build and used during the WW II. Now it is housed in Evergreen Aviation Museum of Oregon.



3. Airbus A380-800F
The third place of the largest airplane is filled by Airbus A380-800F. This airplane features three decks. The maximum load capacity includes 1,305,000 lb. This plane is great for its breakthrough in bringing the high amount of cargo.

 
4. An-124
The fourth place of the largest airplane is gained by An-124. It is manufactured by Antonov. The airplane had its first debut in the public in 1986. Russian Military has this airplane.


5. C-5 Galaxy
C-5 Galaxy takes the fifth place of the largest plane. The manufacturer of this airplane is Lockheed Martin. This airplane is not intended for commercial purpose, but for the military function. It is used to carry the logistic needed by the army in the battlefield. The maximum load capacity is 840,000 lb.
6. Boeing 777-300ER
The sixth position of the largest plane is taken by Boeing 777-300ER. This long plane has served the passengers globally since 2004. The engine used to power this aircraft is the two-General Electric GE-90. The maximum load capacity taken by this airplane is up to 775,000 lb.
7. Airbus A340-600
The seventh position of the largest airplane is taken by Airbus A340-600. We can say this series of airplane is the long version of the A330 model. This airplane can take up to 380 passengers. The manufacturer, Airbus has created more than 350 aircrafts of the series.
8. Boeing 747
On the eighth position of the largest airplane, you will see Boeing 747.This place has double decks and can take the maximum load in the weight of 875,000 lb. This airplane series was introduced in 1970 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
9. Boeing 777
On the ninth place of the largest plane, you will see the appearance of Boeing 777. This plane can take the maximum take off load up to 660,000 lb. The manufacturer of this airplane is Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The Trans-Atlantic Cruise is the one in charge to design the body jet liner as well as the range body.


10. Airbus A330-300
The tenth place of the largest plane is taken by Airbus A330-300. This airplane series was introduced to the public in 1994. The design of this airplane is inspired from the previous model of Airbus 300. The maximum take off load of this plane is up to 515,700 lb.








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