Hi All,
Flew on AN 124 for some 6-7 years in total.
Fuel burn is 19 tonnes in first hour at MTOM and 13 tonnes per hour thereafter. Normal ops would include a fuel on landing of around 25 tonnes.
A/C empty weight around 185 tonnes and max take-off 392 tonnes.
Depending on loading method used, may be necessary to carry loading ramp equipment, further reducing payload. Cruise around .74M
It would be obvious to those in the business that the 124 is not the "cheap" option. It does a particular job very very well. Don't use a 124 if a cheaper alternative will do the job (volume/floor loading wise) Anyway I suspect that DOT would not issue a traffic permit if an AN124 was not required!
Cheers
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