The evolution of military airlift has led to the development of some of the world’s largest and most capable aircraft.
Largest Military Aircraft
The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy is a Cold War-era aircraft originally designed to counter Soviet threats, but it still flies for the world’s most powerful air force.
This article covers the largest aircraft in the World by Category in 2025, measured by size, payload, wingspan, or fuel capacity as appropriate per class.