Incredible Flight on Antonov AN-124 Cargo Transporter

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I went on an INCREDIBLE ride inside the Volga Dnepr An-124 Ruslan Cargo Transporter from the East Midlands, UK to Toulouse, France.

There is nothing quite like the An-124! Designed in the late 1970s and capable of carrying 120 tons of oversized cargo. The An-124 is one of the biggest cargo aircraft in the world. It was an important means of national transport and a prestige object for the Soviet Union. Forty years later, it is still highly sought after in the transport sector.

6 cockpit crew and 7 cargo loadmasters accompanied me on my AN-124 flight. There are built in cranes and equipment inside the aircraft for the An-124 to operate in any remote airfield, without ground support. Watch the complex loading exercise before a flight inside the “hidden” passenger compartment of the An-124. I mounted a GoPro camera to capture the 6 men cockpit action during the flight. Loadmaster Vladimir explains all the characteristics and operations of the An-124.

Flying on the Antonov 124 is unlike any other flight experience I have had in the past. It is RAW Aviation and really brings the “AvGeekness” out in me.

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Now this is quality content, no stupid intro, stupid camera angles and stupid editing, just straight to the point!

memestraducidos
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When Adelaide, South Australia had the F1 Grand Prix, an Antanov always flew low over our house with all the F1 cars on board. An epic plane!

SparkyOne
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In 1994 They loaded a fully assembled 109 ton locomotive built at the GM Locomotive plant in London Ont Canada and flew on a 12 hour flight ( 3 refueling stos ) to Dublin Ireland ..amazing to watch it being loaded and take off ..total shipping weight was 146 tons

gotaplay
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Didn’t expect that level of language fluency from Vladimir. Thanks for that impressive video.

aleksandrfrizen
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I am happy that you put the flight crew on the thumbnail!🤘

PilotBlogDenys
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It's a fascinating aircraft indeed. I remember when Michael Jackson came to Lisbon in 2002 he rented two of these, just to carry all the equipment needed for his concert. Later they took off straight ahead from RWY 21, one after the other, thundering over the city at low altitude. Unforgettable sight!

duartesimoes
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One of the best content I have ever seen.. Hats off to the crew and Russian engineering. This video is real treat for an aircraft enthusiast.. Never the less great job Sam I really admire you and your work.

varada
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It is probably one of the most well designed aircraft for going to anywhere. Anything that might break can be fixed quickly.

ZhaoxinXue
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I've been on this plane and into the cockpit, at Port Hedland airport. The pilot was walking from the plane to the terminal and we called out from behind the fence if we could have a tour. And he let us!

undisclosedperson
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Omg! What a aircraft. Really amazing cockpit.

nomadicanand
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I had the opportunity to fly AN-124 and Il-76 as well as AN-26 years ago. Won't forget it in life! Great planes, and as you said, @SamChui: Raw aviation! Keep on reporting!

groundstar
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Even with everything going on in the world at the moment, I still love this as a Flight Engineer. The FE station on this plane is so cool.

DDubya
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Thanks Sam and the Volga-Dnepr crew. Incredible aircraft, aviators, and engineers.

lunges
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Hey Sam, i have no idea whether you’ll read this, but I used to be petrified of flying and grit my teeth all the way to the destination. After watching your videos I’ve learnt to absolutely love the journey of flying. Your cameras in the cockpit help me to visualise take off and landing which used to be the scariest parts for me. Now I’m so relaxed I’ve actually fallen asleep before take off and missed the safety briefings 😂😂😂. Landings are my all time favourite part too. Thank you. Love your work!!! 🤍💛♥️🤎🧡💜💚💙 xx

Char.Chi.
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What's amazing is that this whole fuselage with all those doors is pressurised inside during the flight!

DamianDeEu
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These are my favorite type of videos that Sam does. So much more interesting than a first class seat.

Papershields
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Those engines look so small yet they can get this beast in the air ...amazing

Darkraz
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Watched this beast land and take off from Belfast International Airport yesterday, I work security and had the privilege to get up close to it, amazing size & sound 🤗

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В 1992 довелось полетать, рейс Москва-Иркутск-Якутск-Шанхай. Но только в пассажирском отсеке кресел не было, а лежали матрасы на которых отдыхали генералы и полковники Советской армии. Было круто. :)

dzen
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I Have watched many of your videos before, but this was something very special, really pleased you got to do this and share it with us, thankyou

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