This thread is dedicated to the Antonov 225.

[AVIATOR]

ANTONOV 225



Specifications (An-225)


General characteristics

    * Crew: 6
    * Payload: 250,000 kg (550,000 lb)
    * Door dimensions: 440 x 640 cm (14.4 x 21 ft)
    * Length: 84 m (275.6 ft)
    * Wingspan: 88.4 m (290 ft 2 in)
    * Height: 18.1 m (59.3 ft)
    * Wing area: 905 m2 (9,743.7 ft2)
    * Cargo Volume: 1,300 m3 (46,000 cu ft))
    * Empty weight: 175,000 kg (385,800 lb)
    * Max takeoff weight: 600,000 kg (1,323,000 lb)
    * Powerplant: 6× ZMKB Progress D-18 turbofans, 229.5 kN (51,600 lbf) each
    * Takeoff run: 3,500 m (11,000 ft) with maximum payload



Performance

    * Maximum speed: 850 km/h (460 knots, 530 mph)
    * Cruise speed: 800 km/h (430 knots, 500 mph)
    * Range:
          o With maximum fuel: 15,400 km (9,570 mi)
          o With maximum payload: 4,000 km (2,500 mi))
    * Service ceiling: 11,000 m (36,100 ft)
    * Wing loading: 662.9 kg/m² (135.5 lb/ft²)
    * Thrust/weight: 0.234



















To the present day, only one was ever built in 1988, however a second one is in production.


The diagram below shows the Antonov in green and the awesome Spruce Goose in gold

[F-111 C/C]

WOW! Thanks for the great pictures, AVIATOR. Very impressive. I love how it can "squat" for ease of loading the nose. I didn't realize there was only one built.

[SukhoiLover]

It says theres another one in production, when will it be out?

[Webmaster]

I know "it" says so, but I am wondering where "it" is based on and get this information from? I don't think it is correct, I am also wondering where it is being built then.

There were however plans to restart An-124 production at the Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar-SP plant in a collaborative effort with Antonov, with work to start in 2006-2007. By 2007, Volga-Dnepr Group and Motor Sich had established the company that would handle the project: Cargo Aircraft Managing Company. I haven't heard any news since then?

[SukhoiLover]

I know "it" says so, but I am wondering where "it" is based on and get this information from? I don't think it is correct, I am also wondering where it is being built then.

There were however plans to restart An-124 production at the Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar-SP plant in a collaborative effort with Antonov, with work to start in 2006-2007. By 2007, Volga-Dnepr Group and Motor Sich had established the company that would handle the project: Cargo Aircraft Managing Company. I haven't heard any news since then?

Isn´t Volga-Dnepr replacing the 124 by 747´s?

[Gripen]

This was the one that was designed to carry the Buran space shuttle thing the Sovs built right?

[AVIATOR]

But, great post Aviator.Well done. This is the standard I expect here on Milavia.

[AVIATOR]

But, great post Aviator.Well done. This is the standard I expect here on Milavia.

I think when anyone belongs to a forum they have to do their best for it. It is the duty of all members to do that. I didn't get the DFC for nothing after all.

[shawn a]

So, you could take industrial tin snips, cut up a 747-400, and stuff it into the Mriya, and it could carry it!

[Gripen]

So, you could take industrial tin snips, cut up a 747-400, and stuff it into the Mriya, and it could carry it!

Would a A380 fit??

[AVIATOR]

OK, I've made the comparison diagram bigger to give a clearer picture.