From cargo kings to rocket launchers! Check out the world’s biggest aircraft ever built
Edited By Abhinav Yadav
Published: May 20, 2025, 23:20 IST | Updated: May 22, 2025, 11:26 IST
These flying giants have changed how we move people, cargo, and even rockets.
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World’s Largest Aircraft
From record-breaking cargo planes to futuristic giants, the world’s largest aircraft are true marvels of engineering. These flying giants have changed how we move people, cargo, and even rockets.
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Antonov An-225 Mriya: The Heaviest Ever
The Antonov An-225 Mriya was the world’s heaviest aircraft, with a maximum take-off weight of 640 tonnes. Built in Ukraine, it could carry 250,000 kg of cargo-even other planes!
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An-225 Mriya
The An-225 was destroyed in 2022 during the conflict in Ukraine, but plans exist to build a new one. Its legacy lives on as the only plane to carry commercial payloads over 247 tonnes!
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Stratolaunch Roc: The Widest Wingspan
Stratolaunch Roc holds the world record for wingspan at 117 metres. Its twin-fuselage design helps launch rockets and test hypersonic vehicles, pushing the limits of aerospace innovation.
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Boeing 777X: Largest Passenger Jet in Production
The Boeing 777-9 is the longest passenger aircraft in active production, measuring 76.7 metres. With luxury cabins and advanced technology, it’s set to become a flagship for airlines from 2026.
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Airbus BelugaXL: Cargo Hold King
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Beriev Be-2500
Designs like the Beriev Be-2500 aim to break all records, with a planned wingspan of 156 metres and a take-off weight of 2,500 tonnes. The future of aviation promises even larger and more powerful aircraft!
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