Antonov An-225 Mriya
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a super-heavy transport built by Antonov in USSR (Ukraine). It first flew in 1988 and entered service in 1989. Carry the Buran space shuttle on its back, then the heaviest cargo ever flown.
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- Top speed850 km/h (528 mph)
- Range4,000 km (2,485 miles)
- First flight1988
- Wingspan88.4 m (290 ft)
Antonov An-225 Mriya specs
| Top speed | 850 km/h (528 mph) |
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| Range | 4,000 km (2,485 miles) |
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| Length | 84 m (276 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 88.4 m (290 ft) |
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| Height | 18.1 m (59 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 640 t (1,410,944 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 250 t payload |
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| Engines | 6 × D-18T turbofan |
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| First flight | 1988 |
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| Entered service | 1989 |
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| Built by | Antonov (USSR (Ukraine)) |
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Antonov An-225 Mriya facts
- The heaviest aircraft ever built, with six engines and a twin tail.
- The only completed one was destroyed in 2022.
Quick quiz
When did the Antonov An-225 Mriya first fly?
In 1988.
Who built the Antonov An-225 Mriya?
Antonov, in USSR (Ukraine).
How fast can the Antonov An-225 Mriya fly?
Its top speed is 850 km/h (528 mph).
How far can the Antonov An-225 Mriya fly?
About 4,000 km (2,485 miles).
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