The Antonov An-225 Mriya (Ukrainian: Антонов Ан-225 Мрія (dream or inspiration) is a strategic airlift cargo aircraft that was designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in Ukraine during the 1980s. It is powered by six turbofan engines and is the longest and heaviest airplane ever built, with a maximum takeoff weight of 640 tonnes (710 short tons). It also has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in operational service.
Variants[]
- An-224: Variant with rear cargo door.
- An-225: Variant without the rear cargo door. Two built.
- An-225-100: Designation applied to the An-225 after its 2000 modernization. Upgrades included a traffic collision avoidance system, improved communications and navigation equipment, and noise reduction features.
Users[]
Republic of China
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China
Soviet Union
- Soviet Space Program
Ukraine
- Antonov Airlines
