An-124 Ruslan to be inducted into Russian Long Range Aviation to Replace Aging An-22 Antaeus

Russia is retiring the legendary An-22 plane, the world's largest turboprop. Replacing it with modernized An-124 "Ruslan", also a massive aircraft. "Ruslan" to get anti-missile defenses, stealth coatings, and new powerful engines. Russia aims to outclass Western heavy airlifters with upgraded "Ruslans". AI Voice Used Visuals: Antonov, Russian MoD