It has a wingspan of more than 88 metres, a maximum speed of 530 miles per hour and can carry the equivalent weight of 240 Mini cars.
The Antonov An-225 is the world's heaviest and largest cargo plane and yesterday it landed at East Midlands Airport.
About 20 people braved the cold and gathered at the airport's Aeropark to watch the Antonov land.
This video was filmed by Ron Harlow, of the Aeropark Volunteer Association.