BREAKING: It was a true monster of the skies. 😯 engineering
was one-of-a-kind. Only one airframe was ever completed during the Soviet era. A second airframe was also commissioned but was never completed.
"Based on the AN-124 design, the AN-225 has similar loading capabilities as its forerunner but boasts a longer internal cabin ) and higher payload .says that"since its maiden flight on December 21, 1988, the AN-225 has delivered heavy and outsize shipments across the globe. It is scheduled to remain in service until at least 2033."
Cargo is loaded through her nose, and she lacks a rear ramp and cargo door. These were removed from the design in an attempt to reduce her final weight as much as reasonably possible. at the front using a specially designed retractable nosegear system. This allows deliveries to drive directly into the cargo bay and more easily load and unload cargo.
The"Mriya" also had a specially designed twin-tail design, rather than a more traditional single vertical tail fin, to allow her to more easily carry large external items if required. The An-225 was, without doubt, one of the most impressive aircraft in the world. Possibly of all time. With additional reporting by Christopher McFadden.Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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