Antonov

Antonov (State Enterprise Antonov) is Ukraine's aircraft manufacturing company famous for the world's largest cargo aircraft. The An-124 Ruslan is the largest production transport aircraft (capacity 150 tons). The An-225 Mriya was the heaviest aircraft ever built (250 tons) — destroyed at Hostomel during Russia's 2022 invasion. Antonov also produces An-26, An-32, An-74 military transports widely used in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Post-2022 war severely damaged production capabilities but reconstruction is underway.