Ukrainian "Ruslan" completed modernization and departed for Germany
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The Antonov enterprise has completed the modernization of the An-124-100 "Ruslan" transport aircraft, replacing Russian components. The aircraft, work on which began in 2021 and was suspended due to the war, has been transported to Germany.
The Ukrainian aviation enterprise "Antonov" has completed the modernization of the An-124-100 "Ruslan" transport aircraft and transported it to Germany. This was reported by the Antonov Joint Stock Company, according to UNN.
Due to Russia's full-scale aggression in 2022, work was partially suspended: at that time, the aircraft was disassembled. However, even in the most difficult conditions of war, the ANTONOV JSC team was able to resume work and complete the modernization in June 2025.
It is noted that deep modernization work on the aircraft began in 2021.
The goal was to replace Russian components with Ukrainian and Western-made components.
Recall
On July 11, an An-124 "Ruslan" transport aircraft with tail number UR82073 flew over Kyiv, causing a lively reaction online.
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