This is a list of large aircraft, including three types: fixed wing, rotary wing, and airships. The US Federal Aviation Administration defines a large aircraft as any aircraft with a certificated maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of more than 12,500 lb (5,700 kg) [1]

2019年4月9日 · Taking all of these factors into consideration, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the largest airplanes in the world. Empty weight: 226,796 kilograms. Length: 73 meters. Wingspan: 117 meters. First...

2024年12月20日 · The Antonov An-225 Mriya held the title of the largest airplane ever built. The Stratolaunch boasts the largest wingspan in history, measuring an astounding 385 feet. The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft, capable of seating up to 853 people.

2024年7月22日 · NASA uses the Super Guppy, while Boeing flies the huge 747 Dreamlifter. This list shows the 10 biggest airplanes in the world, not ranked by size but ranked by maximum takeoff weight. For each plane, we talk about what makes it special, its unique features, operational history, and significance in the aviation industry.

2024年2月7日 · From transporting space shuttles to flying spy planes at triple the speed of sound, the biggest planes have gone where no other aircraft can. While not every supersized design succeeds, those airborne leviathans continue to fuel the dreams of future innovators.

2024年8月31日 · In 2024, the race to build the biggest planes in the world continues, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology. From massive cargo carriers to military bombers to the largest passenger aircraft, these giants rule the skies.

2025年1月1日 · Antonov An-225 is perhaps the world’s largest aircraft ever to have made a successful take-off. This gigantic six-engine airplane was developed by the Ukraine-based Antonov Design Bureau (during the Soviet era) specifically to airlift Buran-class space orbiters for the Soviet space mission.

2024年10月14日 · Here are 19 of the largest aircraft in the world to grace the skies. Each of these planes gets a gold medal for something, from the biggest payload to the longest wingspan. Biggest Payload: 420,000 pounds. Highest Max Takeoff Weight: 1,410,958 pounds. World’s Longest Airplane: 275 feet, 7 inches.

2023年9月15日 · Join us as we count down from 10th place to unveil the Top 10 biggest planes in the world ever built (comparing wingspan), each with its own unique tale of engineering marvel and sky-high accomplishments. 10. Airbus A340 -600: the extended range cruiser.

These giants of the sky serve various purposes, from transporting oversized cargo to carrying hundreds of passengers across continents. This analysis explores the top 10 biggest airplanes in the world, highlighting their specifications, history, and contributions to aviation. 1. Antonov An-225 Mriya: The Colossal Cargo Carrier.