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What are those bumps on top of the Antonov 225?
According to the Airliners.net forum, they are fairings that cover hardpoints used for attaching outsize loads. Outsize loads that cannot fit into the capacious cabin (including Buran and Energiya components) are carried ‘piggyback’, the load supported on two main attachments above the center section.
What if the Antonov AN 225 was a passenger plane?
This would be 32 fewer economy passengers leaving 255 passengers on the lower deck. An A380’s upper deck has 3.76 passengers per meter of length. Combining this metric with the AN-225 leaves us with 163 passengers split between business and the small economy section.
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.
What kind of wings does the Antonov An-225 have?
Based on Antonov’s earlier An-124, the An-225 has fuselage barrel extensions added fore and aft of the wings. The wings also received root extensions to increase span. The wings are anhedral. The flight control surfaces are controlled via fly-by-wire and triple-redundant hydraulics.
How much does it cost to hire an Antonov An-225?
The hire cost can be $30,000 per hour. The An-225 attracts a high degree of public interest, so much that it has managed to attain a global following due to its size and its uniqueness.
What are the specifications of the Antonov An-225 Mriya?
Specifications (An-225 Mriya) 1 Maximum speed: 850 km/h (530 mph, 460 kn) 2 Cruise speed: 800 km/h (500 mph, 430 kn) 3 Range: 15,400 km (9,600 mi, 8,300 nmi) with maximum fuel; range with 200 tonnes payload: 4,000 km (2,500 mi) 4 Service ceiling: 11,000 m (36,000 ft) 5 Wing loading: 662.9 kg/m 2 (135.8 lb/sq ft) 6 Thrust/weight: 0.234 More
When did the An-225 get its type certificate?
On 23 May 2001, the An-225 received its type certificate from the Interstate Aviation Committee Aviation Register (IAC AR).