In the Tver region, the crews of the military transport aviation of the Aerospace Forces (VKS) were trained
The training was shown on the official videoRussian Ministry of Defense. The crews of the An-124 "Ruslan" performed flights along a given route in difficult weather conditions, as well as landing with a go-around and interacting with the control group. In addition, the An-124 plane was landed on a wet runway.
As "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" reminds, "Ruslan"is the second largest aircraft in the world in terms of carrying capacity. Its wingspan is 73 meters, and its takeoff weight reaches 392 tons. The aircraft can accommodate 400 paratroopers with equipment or 800 ordinary soldiers.