Antonov An-225

Boeing, a name synonymous with aviation innovation, once embarked on one of its most ambitious projects: the Pelican Super Transport.

This list shows the 10 biggest airplanes in the world, not ranked by size but ranked by maximum takeoff weight.

The Antonov An-225 “Mriya,” built in 1985, was the world’s largest plane until it was destroyed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.