Antonov An-225 Mriya

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Scale model of the legendary Antonov An-225 Mriya with nose cargo ramp open, showcasing its iconic 6-engine layout.

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Aircraft

An-225 Mriya AN225

Antonov Airlines (Ukrainian blue/yellow/white livery)

Airline

ADB

Antonov Design Bureau / Antonov Airlines

ADB / ADB

Manufacturer

Antonov

Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

Largest and heaviest aircraft ever built; only one operational completed airframe (UR-82060); a global icon for oversized air cargo.

Fleet Rarity

Sole completed aircraft; only one AN-225 Mriya was finished and operated.

Record Flights

Holds record for transporting the heaviest single cargo item ever (189,980 kg); has carried unusually large and long cargos worldwide.

Safety & Events

Last flying AN-225 was destroyed in the Battle of Hostomel Airport during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Future Outlook

Last airframe was destroyed, possible plans by Antonov to reconstruct but not yet realized.

Specifications

Progress D-18T turbofan (x6)

Engine

88.4 meters

Wingspan

84 meters

Length

4,000 km (max payload)

Range

800 km/h

Speed

250,000 kg cargo capacity

Capacity

640,000 kg

MTOW

18.1 meters

Height

229 kN (51,600 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3

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