10 Largest Cargo Planes in the World

Antonov An-124 Ruslan

The second-largest freight plane in the world, with a 150 metric tonne maximum payload. It is used to transport big cargo like military vehicles, aviation engines, and oil drilling machinery.

Boeing 747-8F

The largest member of the 747 family, with a 134 metric tonne maximum cargo. For long-distance cargo flights, it is utilised by cargo airlines like Cargolux and UPS.

Airbus A300-600ST Beluga

Airbus uses a specially adapted A300-600 aircraft to transfer big aeroplane parts between its European manufacturing facilities.

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

An aeroplane used by the US Air Force and other air forces throughout the world as a military transport. It can land on short, unpaved runways and has a maximum payload capacity of 77 metric tonnes.

Ilyushin Il-76

A military and civil transport aircraft of Russian manufacture. It can work in severe conditions like the Arctic and the desert and has a maximum payload of 60 metric tonnes.

McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

An expansive cargo plane used by carriers like FedEx and Lufthansa Cargo. It is renowned for its three-engine architecture and can carry a payload of up to 90 metric tonnes.

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

An aeroplane that the US Air Force uses for military transport. It can transport big items, including tanks and helicopters, and has a maximum payload capacity of 122 metric tonnes.

Antonov An-22 Ante

A heavy cargo plane was used by the air forces of Ukraine and Russia. With a cargo capacity of 80 metric tons, it can fly in challenging circumstances like on unpaved runways.

Antonov An-22 Ante

A freighter version of the A330 passenger aircraft, used by cargo airlines such as DHL and Qatar Airways Cargo. It has a maximum payload of 70 metric tons and is known for its fuel efficiency and long-range capabilities.

Boeing 777F

A contemporary, fuel-effective freight plane with a 103-ton maximum payload capacity. It is used for long-distance freight transportation by airlines like FedEx and Emirates SkyCargo.