: Some versions include water-scooping capabilities for firefighting and the ability to launch other aircraft (like a Boeing 747) in-flight. X-Plane.Org Forum Operational Roles in Simulation
the is a fictional or commonly misidentified concept aircraft (often confused with the An-225 Mriya or futuristic heavy-lift concepts in flight simulators like X-Plane), I have treated it as a "Lost Giant" of Soviet engineering lore —a hypothetical next-generation heavy lifter.
In the simulation community, the An-990 exists as a specialized "Air Tanker" designed to fight catastrophic wildfires in California, Australia, and Canada. Here is what makes it the "best" of its kind in the virtual skies: Impossible Scale: It weighs a staggering 6,000 tonnes antonov an990 best
When it comes to transporting the world’s biggest cargo, the Antonov AN‑990 reigns supreme. With its massive payload capacity, rugged design, and unmatched reliability, this flying behemoth turns the impossible into a routine flight. Whether it’s massive industrial equipment, oversized aerospace components, or humanitarian aid, the AN‑990 delivers—on time, every time.
Configured to carry and launch the Buran space shuttle like a missile. Here is what makes it the "best" of
The mod includes versions for water-bombing (600,000-gallon capacity), air-launching other aircraft like the Boeing 747, or carrying the Buran space shuttle. Real-World "Best" Alternatives
Whether you’ve flown a replica in X-Plane or just admire the ambition Configured to carry and launch the Buran space
| Rank | Aircraft | Payload | Existence | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | | 250t | Destroyed | Historical legend (The GOAT) | | 2 | An-124 Ruslan | 150t | Active (Limited) | Modern super-heavy charters | | 3 | An-22 Anteus | 80t | Active (Military) | Turboprop brute force | | 4 | An-990 (Fake) | 500t | None | Imagination only |