The An-124 can outlive its own production and fly almost indefinitely, provided it is properly maintained. This opinion was expressed by the only female navigator, Elena Spiridonova.
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According to her, the "Ruslan" remains a unique aircraft in all respects.
These aircraft can fly forever if they are properly looked after. I see no replacement for this aircraft. It was one of a kind when it was created and remains so to this day.
Resuming the production of heavy An-124 "Ruslan" transport aircraft in Russia is impossible due to the loss of competencies, said aircraft commander Nikolai Yatsenko.
According to him, a total of 56 "Ruslans" were built, and the actual number of flying aircraft regularly changes.
Aviation expert Oleg Panteleev explained to "Pervy Tekhnichesky" that resuming the production of 50-year-old aircraft is a meaningless endeavor.
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