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Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft

  • The Antonov An-225, originally developed specifically to transport the Buran spaceplane, was an enlargement of the successful Antonov An-124.
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    The Antonov An-225, originally developed specifically to transport the Buran spaceplane, was an enlargement of the successful Antonov An-124.
  • The first An-225 was completed in 1988 and a second An-225 has been partially completed. The completed An-225 is in commercial operation with Antonov Airlines carrying oversized payloads.
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    The first An-225 was completed in 1988 and a second An-225 has been partially completed. The completed An-225 is in commercial operation with Antonov Airlines carrying oversized payloads.
  • It holds the absolute world records for an airlifted single item payload of 189,980, and an airlifted total payload of 253,820 kilograms.
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    It holds the absolute world records for an airlifted single item payload of 189,980, and an airlifted total payload of 253,820 kilograms.
  • It has also transported a payload of 247,000 kilograms on a commercial flight.
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    It has also transported a payload of 247,000 kilograms on a commercial flight.
  • The Antonov An-225 was designed to airlift the Energia rocket's boosters and the Buran space shuttle for the Soviet space program. It was developed as a replacement for the Myasishchev VM-T.
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    The Antonov An-225 was designed to airlift the Energia rocket's boosters and the Buran space shuttle for the Soviet space program. It was developed as a replacement for the Myasishchev VM-T.
  • The An-225's original mission and objectives are almost identical to that of the United States' Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.
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    The An-225's original mission and objectives are almost identical to that of the United States' Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.
  • The An-225 first flew on 21 December 1988 with a 74 minute flight from Kiev.
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    The An-225 first flew on 21 December 1988 with a 74 minute flight from Kiev.
  • The aircraft was on static display at the Paris Air Show in 1989 and it flew during the public days at the Farnborough air show in 1990.
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    The aircraft was on static display at the Paris Air Show in 1989 and it flew during the public days at the Farnborough air show in 1990.
  • Two aircraft were ordered, but only one An-225 was finished. It can carry ultra-heavy and oversize freight, up to 250,000 kg internally, or 200,000 kg on the upper fuselage.
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    Two aircraft were ordered, but only one An-225 was finished. It can carry ultra-heavy and oversize freight, up to 250,000 kg internally, or 200,000 kg on the upper fuselage.
  • Cargo on the upper fuselage can be 70 metres long.
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    Cargo on the upper fuselage can be 70 metres long.
  • A second An-225 was partially built during the late 1980s for the Soviet space program.
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    A second An-225 was partially built during the late 1980s for the Soviet space program.
  • The second An-225 included a rear cargo door and a redesigned tail with a single vertical stabilizer.
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    The second An-225 included a rear cargo door and a redesigned tail with a single vertical stabilizer.
  • It was planned to be more effective for cargo transportation.
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    It was planned to be more effective for cargo transportation.
  • The six Ivchenko Progress engines were removed for use on An-124s, and the second uncompleted An-225 airframe was also stored.
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    The six Ivchenko Progress engines were removed for use on An-124s, and the second uncompleted An-225 airframe was also stored.
  • The first An-225 was later re-engined and put into service.
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    The first An-225 was later re-engined and put into service.
  • By 2000, the need for additional An-225 capacity had become apparent, so the decision was made in September 2006 to complete the second An-225.
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    By 2000, the need for additional An-225 capacity had become apparent, so the decision was made in September 2006 to complete the second An-225.
  • The second airframe was scheduled for completion around 2008, and then delayed.
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    The second airframe was scheduled for completion around 2008, and then delayed.
  • By August 2009, the aircraft had not been completed and work had been abandoned.
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    By August 2009, the aircraft had not been completed and work had been abandoned.
  • In May 2011 Antonov CEO is reported to have said that the completion of a second An-225 Mriya transport aircraft with a carrying capacity of 250 tons requires at least $300 million, but if the financing is provided, its completion could be achieved in three years.
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    In May 2011 Antonov CEO is reported to have said that the completion of a second An-225 Mriya transport aircraft with a carrying capacity of 250 tons requires at least $300 million, but if the financing is provided, its completion could be achieved in three years.
  • According to different sources, the second jet is 60–70% complete.
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    According to different sources, the second jet is 60–70% complete.
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    Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
The Antonov An-225, originally developed specifically to transport the Buran spaceplane, was an enlargement of the successful Antonov An-124.
The first An-225 was completed in 1988 and a second An-225 has been partially completed. The completed An-225 is in commercial operation with Antonov Airlines carrying oversized payloads.
It holds the absolute world records for an airlifted single item payload of 189,980, and an airlifted total payload of 253,820 kilograms.
It has also transported a payload of 247,000 kilograms on a commercial flight.
The Antonov An-225 was designed to airlift the Energia rocket's boosters and the Buran space shuttle for the Soviet space program. It was developed as a replacement for the Myasishchev VM-T.
The An-225's original mission and objectives are almost identical to that of the United States' Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.
The An-225 first flew on 21 December 1988 with a 74 minute flight from Kiev.
The aircraft was on static display at the Paris Air Show in 1989 and it flew during the public days at the Farnborough air show in 1990.
Two aircraft were ordered, but only one An-225 was finished. It can carry ultra-heavy and oversize freight, up to 250,000 kg internally, or 200,000 kg on the upper fuselage.
Cargo on the upper fuselage can be 70 metres long.
A second An-225 was partially built during the late 1980s for the Soviet space program.
The second An-225 included a rear cargo door and a redesigned tail with a single vertical stabilizer.
It was planned to be more effective for cargo transportation.
The six Ivchenko Progress engines were removed for use on An-124s, and the second uncompleted An-225 airframe was also stored.
The first An-225 was later re-engined and put into service.
By 2000, the need for additional An-225 capacity had become apparent, so the decision was made in September 2006 to complete the second An-225.
The second airframe was scheduled for completion around 2008, and then delayed.
By August 2009, the aircraft had not been completed and work had been abandoned.
In May 2011 Antonov CEO is reported to have said that the completion of a second An-225 Mriya transport aircraft with a carrying capacity of 250 tons requires at least $300 million, but if the financing is provided, its completion could be achieved in three years.
According to different sources, the second jet is 60–70% complete.
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft
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The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a strategic airlift cargo aircraft, designed by the Soviet Union's Antonov Design Bureau in the 1980s, and is the largest airplane in the world. It is the heaviest aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 640 tonnes and the biggest heavier-than-air aircraft in terms of length and wingspan in operational service.