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Antonov An-72 is a twin-engine jet transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau during the Soviet Union era, featuring short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. First flown on 31 August 1977, this aircraft was specifically designed to provide logistical support in remote areas with unprepared or short runways. Its most distinctive feature is the placement of its engines above the wings; this design choice utilizes the aerodynamic principle known as the "Coanda Effect" to generate

Antonov An-70, developed initially during the final years of the Soviet Union and completed after Ukraine gained independence by the Antonov Design Bureau, is a four-engine, medium-to-long-range strategic transport aircraft. The An-70, which made its first flight on 16 December 1994, is the world’s first wide-body aircraft to use propfan technology, combining the speed of jet engines with the fuel efficiency of turboprops. Unlike conventional jet transport aircraft, its ability to take off with

Airbus Beluga, officially known as the A300-600ST (Super Transporter), is a cargo aircraft distinguished by its unusual design, developed by Airbus to transport its own manufactured aircraft components and other oversized payloads. The name "Beluga" (White Whale) derives from the aircraft’s resemblance to a whale. It was designed to accelerate the transfer of parts between Airbus manufacturing facilities and optimize logistics processes. Later, it began offering specialized cargo transportation

Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: "Condor") is a four-engine, high-wing heavy transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau during the Soviet era to meet strategic military and civilian logistical needs. The aircraft made its first flight on 24 December 1982 and upon entering operational service became the largest serially produced aircraft in the world. Its fuselage design has been optimized using advanced aerodynamic principles to enable the transport of exceptionally hea

Antonov An-26 (NATO reporting name: Curl) is a twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau during the Soviet era. The aircraft, which made its first flight on 21 May 1969, was modified from the basic airframe of the Antonov An-24 to meet military logistics requirements. Its most fundamental difference from the An-24 is its patented rear ramp system, which enables vehicle loading, paratrooper deployment, and direct cargo unloading. Between 1969 and 198