
Antonov An-225 Mriya | |
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| Paese | Unione Sovietica |
| digitare | Aeromobili cargo di grandi dimensioni |
| Primo volo | 21 dicembre 1988 |
| Costruito | 1 |
Le Antonov An-225 Mriya (Ucraino: Антонов Ан-225 Мрія, lett. 'sogno' o 'ispirazione'; Nome di segnalazione NATO: Cossack) è un aereo cargo strategico da trasporto aereo che è stato progettato dall'Antonov Design Bureau nella SSR ucraina all'interno dell'Unione Sovietica durante gli anni 1980. È alimentato da sei motori turbofan ed è l'aereo più pesante mai costruito, con un peso massimo al decollo di 640 tonnellate (710 tonnellate corte; 630 tonnellate lunghe). Ha anche la più grande apertura alare di qualsiasi velivolo in servizio operativo.
fonte: Antonov An-225 Mriya su Wiki
| Antonov An-225 Mriya Passeggia | |
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| Fotografo | Vladimir Gunkalo |
| Localizzazione | Inconsapevole |
| Foto | 26 |
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General Characteristics
The Antonov An-225 Mriya (meaning “Dream” in Ukrainian) was the largest and heaviest aircraft ever built. Developed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union (Ukrainian SSR) during the 1980s, it was originally designed to transport the **Buran-class space shuttle** and components of the Energia rocket on its external fuselage. After the Soviet space program ended, the sole completed aircraft was refurbished and operated commercially by Antonov Airlines, specializing in transporting ultra-heavy and oversized cargo globally. The aircraft was tragically destroyed in February 2022.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Strategic Airlift Cargo, Space Shuttle Carrier |
| National Origin | Soviet Union / Ukraine |
| First Flight | December 21, 1988 |
| No. Built | 1 (Completed and operational) |
| Equipaggio | 6–7 (Flight crew) |
| Lunghezza | 84.0 m (275 ft 7 in) |
| Apertura alare | 88.4 m (290 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 640,000 kg (1,411,000 lb / 640 tonnes) |
Cargo and Payload
- Maximum Internal Payload: **250,000 kg (250 tonnes)**.
- Maximum External Payload (Buran shuttle): 200,000 kg (200 tonnes).
- Cargo Hold Dimensions (L x W x H): 43.5 m x 6.4 m x 4.4 m (142 ft 8 in x 21 ft 0 in x 14 ft 5 in).
- Cargo Hold Volume: Approximately 1,300 m³.
- Loading System: Features a hinged nose section that opens upward and a built-in overhead crane system. There is no rear cargo ramp (unlike the An-124).
- Landing Gear: **32 wheels** (20 of which were steerable) to distribute its immense weight.
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 6 x ZMKB Progress Lotarev D-18T turbofan engines.
- Thrust (each): ~229.5 kN (~51,600 lbf).
- Total Thrust: Over 1,377 kN (309,600 lbf).
- Maximum Speed: 850 km/h (530 mph).
- Cruise Speed: 800 km/h (500 mph).
- Range (Maximum Fuel): 15,400 km (9,600 mi).
- Range (With 200-tonne payload): 4,000 km (2,500 mi).
- Service Ceiling: 11,000 m (36,100 ft).
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