Antonov An-225 Mriya

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20 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

The incomparable Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s heaviest and largest cargo aircraft, climbs out after takeoff.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

An-225 Mriya A225

Antonov Airlines (Ukrainian national colors)

UR-82060

Registration

Airline

ADB

Antonov Design Bureau / Antonov Airlines

ADB / ADB

Manufacturer

Antonov

Achievements

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Aviation History

The Antonov An-225 Mriya was the largest and heaviest aircraft ever built, designed primarily to transport the Buran space shuttle and superheavy cargo. Only one operational aircraft was completed and flown.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 1 ever built and flown (prior to 2022 destruction). Unique in the world.

Record Flights

Holds records for the heaviest airlifted payload (253,820 kg), and the longest piece of air cargo (42.1 m wind turbine blade). Operated numerous world record flights for outsized cargo.

Safety & Events

Destroyed during the Battle of Antonov Airport (2022); previously, the only flying example of its type. Famous for rare airshow appearances and humanitarian missions.

Future Outlook

Destroyed in 2022; Ukrainian authorities have announced a plan to rebuild, but not yet flying.

Specifications

Ivchenko Progress D-18T turbofans

Engine

88.4 m

Wingspan

84.0 m

Length

4,000 km (fully loaded)

Range

800 km/h

Speed

250,000 kg cargo

Capacity

640,000 kg

MTOW

18.1 m

Height

6 x 229 kN (51,600 lbf) each

Thrust

Depends on config, not ICAO Chap 14 compliant, over 115 dB approach

Noise