Antonov An990 Best

: The actual world record holder for the heaviest aircraft. It was unique, powered by six engines, and capable of carrying 250 tons of cargo before its destruction in 2022.

Long held the record as the world's heaviest aircraft (640-ton max takeoff weight) before it was destroyed in 2022.

Its massive wingspan measures 870 feet (265.2 meters), making it three times wider than the An-225.

Theoretical designs suggested a payload capacity exceeding 300 tons, significantly higher than the An-225’s 250-ton limit.

🔹 Wingspan: Rumored to exceed 100 meters, dwarfing the Hughes H-4 Hercules. 🔹 Propulsion: A hybrid concept featuring massive turboprops for lift and jet engines for high-speed cruise—a "composite" powerplant setup rarely seen in heavy lifters. 🔹 Capacity: A payload capacity theoretically rated for 500+ tonnes .

: It features an 870-foot wingspan, which is three times larger than the real-world Antonov An-225 Mriya Extreme Weight