Seven Russian Heavy Aircraft Conducts Synchronized Takeoffs

Seven Russian Heavy Aircraft Conducts Synchronized Takeoffs. The widespread use of these aircraft by the VKS underscores their significance in supporting Russia’s strategic airlift capabilities, particularly for transporting heavy and oversized cargo over long distances. The primary operator of the An-124 is the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS), boasting the largest fleet of these colossal transport aircraft, currently numbering 26. The VKS began integrating the An-124 into its fleet in 1987, with the last of the 26 aircraft arriving in 1991.