Antonov Design Bureau Antonov AN-124 · UR-82009

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The primary subject is a large white Antonov aircraft, specifically an Antonov An-124, captured during takeoff. The aircraft is airborne with its nose slightly elevated above the horizon, featuring four jet engines, two under each wing. The gear is partially retracted as it leaves the runway. The fuselage displays a white, yellow, and blue striped livery along the bottom, and the tail fin prominently shows the "ANTONOV" logo in blue. The aircraft’s registration is partly visible on the nose but not fully legible in the image. In the background, the airport setting includes multiple taxiways and a grassy field adjacent to the runway. Several runway and taxiway signs, such as “RAMP 2” and “M6,” are visible near the edge of the paved surface. A white airport ground vehicle is visible near the taxiway, and a variety of trees and forested areas lead up to a mostly flat horizon. The sky is overcast with diffused light and cloudy conditions, creating soft shadows and a muted color palette. No other aircraft, buildings, or personnel are clearly visible in the scene. Additional keywords: cargo aircraft, heavy lift plane, jet engines, airfield, runway signage, aircraft wheels, takeoff roll, airport apron, aviation, large airplane, transport plane, airport markings, overcast sky, green vegetation, aviation logistics, approach path, runway edge, landing strip, commercial transport, industrial aviation -- Antonov Design Bureau Antonov AN-124 UR-82009 ATL airport KATL airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Atlanta, Georgia, United States TEB-yx8O6W5k7FkRRLJRm1yY.jpeg Jackson Moskowitz December 0, 05/23/2020