Antonov An-12
The military version of the Antonov An-10, the Antonov An-12 first took flight in 1957. However, it was in 1959 when it was produced for mass use. Over 900 of them had been built prior to the halt in Soviet production of the planes. Oftentimes, it is compared to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules when it comes to the plane’s function and size. Most Antonov An-12s came equipped with a tail gun turret.
Antonov An-12
Airbus A400M Atlas
The enormous European military transport plane Airbus A400M Atlas was initially designed by Airbus Military as a tactical airliner. In addition, it was designed to replace the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the Transall C-160. Aside from transport, the plane also has other uses, such as to refuel other planes and to be used for medical evacuations. The aircraft’s size is estimated to be somewhere in between the C-17 and C-130.
Airbus A400M Atlas
