This behemoth was the largest and heaviest airplane ever built, with a maximum takeoff weight of 640 tonnes (705 tons). Sadly, it was destroyed in February 2022 during the Russo-Ukrainian War.
This giant aircraft has a wingspan even larger than the An-225, but its maximum takeoff weight is lower at 680,000 kg (1,500,000 lb). It's designed to carry rockets to launch altitude.
This double-decker behemoth is the largest passenger airliner in the world. It can accommodate up to 850 passengers in a typical configuration.
This massive military transport aircraft is a workhorse for the United States Air Force. It can carry up to 122,470 kg (270,000 lb) of cargo.
This is a smaller sibling of the An-225, but it's still a formidable cargo carrier with a maximum takeoff weight of 405 tonnes (892,000 lb).
This iconic airplane, often referred to as the "Queen of the Skies", has been the dominant passenger airliner for decades. The stretched 747-8 variant boasts a maximum takeoff weight of 412 tonnes (908,000 lb) and remains popular for long-haul cargo routes.
This oddly shaped behemoth is a modified version of the 747-400. It wasn't designed for passengers but to ferry oversized aircraft parts between Boeing facilities. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 374 tonnes (825,000 lb).