Rare aircraft designed for bulky loads arrives in Sri Lanka

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By T.K.G. Kapila

Colombo, June 28 - The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) welcomed the arrival of Antonov-124, one of the world's largest cargo planes, at the Katunayake Air Force Base today.

The aircraft's mission is to transport an MI-17 helicopter, a pivotal addition to the SLAF's peacekeeping operations in the Central African Republic.

Since 2014, the SLAF has been actively engaged in peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic, deploying a fleet of three MI-17 helicopters to support these efforts.

The decision to utilize the Antonov-124 was driven by the need to facilitate major maintenance work, including a comprehensive overhaul of one of the MI-17 helicopters.

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BanduXX Friday, 28 June 2024 10:08 PM

Very unusual. Cargo loaded from the front.

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Krish Saturday, 29 June 2024 06:33 PM

Think about it, when. Cargo size is large difficult load it from the back, and difficult to have this type of a door in back with rudder and all. This is standard design for these types of aircrafts.

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Ram Saturday, 29 June 2024 06:34 AM

The deal to purchase helicopter would have made some Airforce officers and Politicians rich. Cheers

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Rishan Saturday, 29 June 2024 08:38 AM

This is not new . Similar aircraft landed several times at mattala airport to refuel.

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RAJAPAKSA Saturday, 29 June 2024 05:33 PM

please take away our corrupt family from sri-lanka

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