Russia destroyed the world's largest airplane, but its smaller sibling survives — meet the An-124

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Ukraine's An-124 fleet received two saved engines from the destroyed An-225 Myria.

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The world's largest airplane was destroyed by Russia — and Ukraine estimates it will cost $500 million to rebuild. Take a look at what's left of the mammoth jet.

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The An-225 with no wings or cockpit, taken August 10 at Hostomel.
The Antonov An-225 "Mriya"as it looked on Aug. 10 of this year.

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Canada seized a massive Russian cargo jet after last year's invasion. Ukraine says it's going to repossess it.

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Volga Dnepr Airlines Antonov An-124, one of the largest production cargo planes in the world was grounded at Pearson International Airport in late February after Russia invaded Ukraine in Mississauga. May 24, 2022.

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