The raw power of modern aircraft is awe-inspiring. These are the ten most powerful aircraft ever to have flown, and all are still flying today.

 

10. Airbus A350

Maximum thrust:  186,000 lb

9. Lockheed Martin C-5M:

Maximum thrust: 200,000 lb

8. Antonov An-124-100

Thrust: 206, 400 lb

7. Tupolev Tu-160 ‘Blackjack’

Maximum thrust: 220,460 lb

6. Boeing 777-300ER

Maximum thrust: 231,080 lb

5. Airbus A340-600

Thrust: 248, 000lb

4. 747- 400ERF

Thrust: 253, 200 lb

3. Boeing 747-8

Maximum thrust: 266,000 lb

2. Airbus A380

 

Maximum thrust: 306,000 lb

1. Antonov An-225

Maximum thrust: 309, 600 lb

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*to avoid type duplication decisions have been made, the 747-8 is considered different enough to be classed as an entry in its own right.