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| − | + | =Basic Information= | |
| − | + | *Entered Service - 1989 | |
| − | + | *Crew - 6/7 | |
| − | + | *Production Total - 1 | |
| − | + | =Dimensions= | |
| − | + | *Length - 84.0 m | |
| − | + | *Height - 18.20 m | |
| − | + | *Wingspan - 88.40 m | |
| − | + | *Maximum Take-Off Weight - 1,322,774lbs | |
| − | + | =Performance= | |
| − | + | *Maximum Speed - 850 km/h | |
| − | + | *Maximum Range - 4,500 km | |
| − | + | *Service Ceiling - 35,000 ft | |
| − | * Beginning in June 2003, the An-225, along with An-124s, delivered over 800 tonnes of [[equipment]] to aid humanitarian efforts in Iraq. | + | * The An-225 is the largest [[aircraft]] in the world. |
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| + | * Beginning in June 2003, the An-225, along with An-124s, delivered over 800 tonnes of [[equipment]] to aid humanitarian efforts in [[Iraq]]. | ||
The An-225 has also been contracted by the [[US]] and Canadian governments to transport [[military]] supplies to the Middle East in support of Coalition forces. | The An-225 has also been contracted by the [[US]] and Canadian governments to transport [[military]] supplies to the Middle East in support of Coalition forces. | ||
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| − | The An-224 also designed to accept the carrying of the Russian space shuttle known as the "Buran" with a little modification. Only one example of the Mriya is known to exist. | + | The An-224 also designed to accept the carrying of the Russian space shuttle known as the "Buran" with a little modification. Only one example of the Mriya is known to exist, with a second currently being built due to high demand. |
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | *[http://englishrussia.com/?p=1561 Buran shuttle in workers yard] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.t-six.com/showthread.php?p=150774 AN-225 Myria] | ||
[[Category: Soviet Equipment]] [[Category: Aviation]] | [[Category: Soviet Equipment]] [[Category: Aviation]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:58, 13 December 2009
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| An-225 Mriya | |
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| Type | Heavy-Lift Transport |
| Manufacturer | Antonov - Soviet Union |
| Status | Active |
Basic Information
- Entered Service - 1989
- Crew - 6/7
- Production Total - 1
Dimensions
- Length - 84.0 m
- Height - 18.20 m
- Wingspan - 88.40 m
- Maximum Take-Off Weight - 1,322,774lbs
Performance
- Maximum Speed - 850 km/h
- Maximum Range - 4,500 km
- Service Ceiling - 35,000 ft
- The An-225 is the largest aircraft in the world.
- Beginning in June 2003, the An-225, along with An-124s, delivered over 800 tonnes of equipment to aid humanitarian efforts in Iraq.
The An-225 has also been contracted by the US and Canadian governments to transport military supplies to the Middle East in support of Coalition forces.
The An-224 also designed to accept the carrying of the Russian space shuttle known as the "Buran" with a little modification. Only one example of the Mriya is known to exist, with a second currently being built due to high demand.
