> > this context. :-) The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is 247', largest in the USAF > > inventory. The Antonov An-124 is "only" 227'. The one-off An-225 is 275' > > 7", but when was the last time it flew? :-) (And, besides, this is an > > AIRLINES list. :-) ) Well actually, the An-225 is flown by Antonov Airlines, which is a joint venture between Air Foyle Heavylift and Antonov Design Bureau www.antonovaircargo.com > And then there was the ten-jet prototype that was 106m (347') long, though > it only flew at heights up to 60' or so..... > > the Ekranoplan. Ahh...the Ekranoplan...also known as the Caspian Sea Monster.....what a beauty!!!!! More on this beast at http://www.se-technology.com/wig/ Check out the short vid... http://eleves.supaero.fr/page-perso/club/wigpage/movie00001.avi