Meet WindRunner: The World’s Heaviest and Largest Aircraft Ever Built

In the dynamic world of renewable energy, where innovation drives progress, a US-based start-up named Radia is set to transform both aviation and the wind industry.

At the core of their visionary approach is the WindRunner, a remarkable aircraft designed to break records and revolutionize the transportation of clean energy.

WindRunner isn’t just another aircraft; it’s a massive flying machine that, once fully certified, will earn the distinction of being the largest and heaviest aircraft ever constructed by humanity.

With dimensions that dwarf even the most iconic airplanes in history, WindRunner is a feat of engineering designed to transport the world’s largest onshore wind turbines to remote, hard-to-reach locations—places where conventional transportation methods fall short.

This mammoth aircraft, which spans 356 feet in length, is 127 feet longer than a Boeing 747-400 and boasts a wingspan of 261 feet. Its towering height of 79 feet is a testament to its unparalleled design, tailored specifically to meet the demands of the modern wind industry.

WindRunner’s cargo bay volume is equally impressive, measuring 272,000 cubic feet—enough to accommodate the equivalent of three Olympic swimming pools. To put this into perspective, that’s 12 times the volume of a Boeing 747-400.

It is engineered to transport massive cargoes, including wind turbine blades up to 300 feet in length, directly to wind farms. With a maximum payload capacity of 160,000 pounds, this aircraft can carry cargoes up to 344 feet long, 24 feet high, and 24 feet wide—dimensions that push the boundaries of what was previously thought possible in airborne transportation.