US is Considering Russian Proposal of Joint Production of An-124 Condor: Russian Depu

[Lankan Ranger]

US is Considering Russian Proposal of Joint Production of An-124 Condor: Russian Deputy Prime Minister

The United States is considering a Russian proposal on the joint production of An-124 Condor heavy-lift transport aircraft, a Russian deputy prime minister said. The An-124 was designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in 1982, and was produced in Ukraine's Kiev and Russia's Ulyanovsk plants until 1995.

Although there are no An-124s being built at present, Russia and Ukraine have reportedly agreed to resume production in the future.

"We have discussed a full-scale project, which includes the joint production of the plane, setting up a joint venture, shared rights, sales to Russian and American customers - both civilian and military - and the creation of a scheme for post-production servicing," Sergei Ivanov told reporters in Washington.

The An-124 is similar to the American Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, but has a 25% larger payload.The aircraft has a maximum payload of 150 metric tons with a flight range of around 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles).

ASIAN DEFENCE: US is Considering Russian Proposal of Joint Production of An-124 Condor: Russian Deputy Prime Minister

 

[nomi007]

American avionics makes an-124 best in the world

 

[amalakas]

American avionics makes an-124 best in the world

If the US buys it, they will insist it has US avionics on board and likely engines and probably be 100% built in the US ...

it be so funny though ..

 

[somebozo]

And that is after they have sold the more expensive C130-J to many countries already!

 

[Chogy]

And that is after they have sold the more expensive C130-J to many countries already!

The C-130 can do tactical airlift, something the giant Condor cannot do.

Everyone thinks airlift brings in most war materiel in a conflict, but the vast bulk of it still arrives on ships and is transported overland. But airlift is still necessary for fast-reactions.

 

[SQ8]

With the retirement of the C-141.. I wonder what will a USAF wing use for rapid expiditionary deployments??
the C-17?
I know the KC-135's can carry some pallet's..and there is a lot of hassle for the logistic guys to pack everything and make sure it gets there in the order.
But what about some oversized stuff?

Especially if you have to fight you way into the theatre.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

With the retirement of the C-141.. I wonder what will a USAF wing use for rapid expiditionary deployments??
the C-17?
I know the KC-135's can carry some pallet's..and there is a lot of hassle for the logistic guys to pack everything and make sure it gets there in the order.
But what about some oversized stuff?

Especially if you have to fight you way into the theatre.

i reckon the bird of choice is the C-17. Its flexible, more economical to operate and has the operating range. The C-17 is even taking over some of the tasks of the C-5 Galaxy.