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How long is the Antonov 225?

How long is the Antonov 225?

84 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya/Length

The An-225, better known as the Mriya (Ukrainian for “dream”) creates a fuss wherever it goes. Measuring 84 m long with an 88 m wingspan, it weighs 175 tonnes without cargo or fuel. It’s the longest-bodied, longest-winged and heaviest operational plane in the world.

What’s bigger than the Antonov 225?

The An-124 Ruslan, operated by the Russian Air Force, is the largest military aircraft in the world. For almost 30 years after its introduction in 1984, the An-124 (NATO reporting name: Condor) was the largest and heaviest cargo aircraft in the world, besides the single An-225.

Where can the Antonov 225 land?

The Antonov AN-225 lands in Bangor With a wingspan the size of a football field, it is easily the longest aircraft ever created. It dwarfs the double-decker Airbus A380 by comparison and, to this day, still inspires crowds who watch it take-off and land.

How big is Antonov AN-225 Mriya?

290 feet
The Antonov AN-225 is the biggest airplane in the world. Mriya’s wingspan measures 290 feet, that’s longer than five semi-truck trailers set end-to-end. Only one An-225 was ever built by the Kiev-based Antonov company, which came up with the design.

Does the AN-225 still fly?

The aircraft last flew in August last year to Tel Aviv, although some reports said it may have operated late last year as several AN-124s were grounded. The heavy cargo aircraft was built during the Soviet era in the 1980s and famously carries large payloads. The heavy loader first flew in December 1988.

Did an An-225 crash?

They power not only the Antonov An-124 Ruslans but also the world’s largest, six-engined aircraft, the An-225 Mriya. The aircraft’s nosegear broke off, causing the front of the plane to hit the ground, with severe damage to both the fuselage and wing.

What are the different types of Antonov An-225 Mriya?

The Antonov An-225 Mriya has 3 variations: An-224, An-225-100 and An-325. An-224 is the initial classification of An-225. This version has an additional back freight door. An-225-100 is a boosted version of the An-225.

How many km can an Antonov An-225 fly?

Antonov’s AN-225 can fly 4,500 km loaded (2,500 NM) with 200 tonnes of cargo. When empty, it can travel an impressive 15,400 km (8,300 NM). For comparison, the Airbus A380 can fly 14,800 km (8,000 NM) fully loaded with passengers. Qantas once flew an A380 almost 17,000 km with no passengers onboard.

How much weight does an Antonov Mriya have?

The completely dry weight is 4,100 kg. Life span is 24,000 hrs. The An-225 Mriya can fly with a maximum speed of 850 kilometres/ hr. The cruising speed is 800 kilometres/ hour.

Which is better Antonov An-225 or A380?

Of course, when fully loaded, the A380 comfortably beats the An-225 in terms of range. However, passengers don’t weigh as much as cargo. As such, it is worth considering the ‘Mriya”s range if it was fully loaded with people. Antonov’s AN-225 can fly 4,500 km loaded (2,500 NM) with 200 tonnes of cargo.