The Tupolev Tu-160
The Tupolev Tu-160 is the world’s largest and heaviest combat plane. It is a Russian Air Force aircraft that has been in service since 1987. The tips of the propeller blades can travel faster than the speed of sound. This combat aircraft was also the Soviet Union’s final strategic bomber.
The Tupolev Tu-160
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The Boeing 747-8 Freighter
Boeing deserved to be on our list since it is the most well-known name in aircraft engineering and manufacture. The 747-8 Freighter, which had a takeoff weight of 975,000 pounds, was introduced in 2005. Earlier versions of freighter jets transported over 50% of the world’s flying freight at one point.
The Boeing 747-8 Freighter
