Feb 22, 2015: 112 years after Wilbur and Orville Wright made four brief flights at Kitty Hawk with their first powered aircraft, the world of aviation has seen  major developments  and innovations in the aviation industry.

Below is the list of top 5 airplanes that are renowned for  unique features:

1. ‘Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya’ 

Originally invented for the use of Army force, Antonov An-225 Mriya made its first flight on December 21, 1988. It is the world’s biggest airplane till date. Designed to carry Russian Spaceship, this aircraft is built with 6 strong engines and weighs more than 640 tones. Until now, there is only one aircraft of this kind.

Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya

 

2. ‘Airbus A 380 F’

Second in the list of biggest aircrafts is Airbus A 380 F which made its first flight on April 23, 2005. Built with the capacity of 525 passenger seats, Airbus A 380 F is believed to be the biggest passenger flying aircraft till date.

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3. ‘Boeing 747-8’

Measuring 77 meters in length, ‘Boeing 747-8’ is considered as  the longest airplane in the world. Securing 3rd position in the list of biggest airplanes, Boeing 747-8 holds the capacity of 467 passenger seats and is built keeping in mind the usage of engine.

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4. ‘Boeing 747-400 E.R’

‘Boeing 747-400 E.R’ ranks fourth among the top five airplanes. It  is the most commonly sold commercial plane in the world. Measuring a total length of 70.6 meters, its wings are spread over 64.4 meters.  It has been built  with a seating capacity of 524 passengers.  Likewise,  it  is designed with modern facilities and has a very attractive outlook.

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5. ‘Ukrainian N-124 Ruslan

Last but not the least is the  ‘Ukrainian N-124 Ruslan’ which is the second heaviest airplane in the world.

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( With Inputs From Agencies)