The World’s Most Massive Military Planes Will Take Your Breath Away

Published on 05/02/2019
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Tupolev Tu-160

Currently, the heaviest and largest combat aircraft in use, the Tupolev Tu-160 belongs to the Russian Air Force. This plane first went into service in 1987, which makes it one of the final strategic bombers that were designed for the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution. The supersonic plane is primarily a strategic bomber and it is currently the largest and heaviest military-type aircraft which has the capability to surpass the Mach 2’s speed.

Tupolev Tu-160

Tupolev Tu-160

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Messerschmitt ME 323

The Messerschmitt ME 323, also known as the “Giant,” was a military transport aircraft used by the Germans during the Second World War. During the war, 213 of them were built and a few of them were modified from their predecessors, the ME 321. The aircraft was designed and built for the invasion of Great Britain by Germany is known as Operation Sea Lion. Because the Germans had to carry weapons, vehicles, and tanks across to England, they needed to build a plane that had the ability to transport as much as possible.

Messerschmitt ME 323

Messerschmitt ME 323

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