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What is the Antonov An 225 Mriya used for?
Antonov An-225 Mriya cargo transporter, carrying the Buran orbiter component of the Soviet space shuttle project, 1989. The six-engine, Ukrainian-built An-225, the world’s largest airplane, was designed to carry oversized cargo externally and has a maximum payload capacity of 250,000 kg (about 551,000 pounds).
How long of a runway does an Antonov 225 need?
An increased-capacity landing gear system with 32 wheels was designed, some of which are steerable, enabling the aircraft to turn within a 60-metre-wide (200 ft) runway. Like its An-124 predecessor, the An-225 has nose gear designed to “kneel” so cargo can be more easily loaded and unloaded.
How much can an Antonov 225 carry?
The AN-225 is the largest aircraft in the world and is the only aircraft that features six turbofan engines. It has the capability to transport up to 250 tonnes of cargo, including single pieces weighing up to 200 tonnes over short and medium haul routes.
Has any 225 crashed?
A giant Antonov An-22 military cargo plane has crashed during training in a rural area of Russia’s central Tula region with the loss of 12 air crew. The ageing Soviet-era turboprop plane, one of the biggest in the world, may have suffered an electrical failure, Russian media report.
What airports can the Antonov 225 land at?
An Airport Fit for The AN225 Due to its runway length, Prestwick is the only airport in Scotland suitable for the AN225. The flight continued to Châteauroux-Centre “Marcel Dassault” Airport (CHR) in France, before continuing to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Is the Antonov An-225 ready for flight?
After a few months rest, the Antonov An-225 is ready to get back to work. Test Flight The An-225 was recently fitted with ADS-B underwent maintenance and Antonov carried out a test flight to make sure everything was working properly. They also conducted a low pass.
Where did the Antonov 225 Mriya take off from?
On 13 April 2020 AN-225 transported more than 100 tons of medical equipment including masks, PPE, and so on from Tianjin Airport, China.
How much fuel does Antonov 225 Mriya burn?
The Antonov 225 Mriya has an automated fly-by-wire air starting system. The total fuel capacity of the aircraft is about 300 tons and burns 15.9 tons of fuel in an hour. The maximum speed of AN-225 is about 850 KM per hour. According to aircraft engineers, the 16 pairs of landing wheels should be changed after every 90 landings.
Which is bigger Antonov An-225 or Antonov C-5?
With comparison with Antonov 225 Mriya, C-5 is a cargo plane like AN-225 but smaller in size, cargo space, and length. But, C5 has a longer range and more height than AN-225. C-5 is equipped with the General Electric CF6 Quad engine where Antonov 225 Mriya is equipped with 6 engines.