Antonov An-225 Mriya

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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1. How heavy is Antonov An-225 Mriya?640 tonnes
2. When was Antonov An-225 Mriya built?One fully completed aircraft; a second airframe was partially built
3. What is the aircraft designation?Antonov An-225 Mriya
4. What is the designer and manufacturer?Antonov Design Bureau, Soviet Union
5. Why was the An-225 built?It was made to transport the Buran space shuttle, a very heavy vehicle. Later it was used to move very large items that other planes cannot carry.
6. How big is the An-225?Its wingspan is 88.4 meters, and it can weigh up to 640 tonnes when it takes off. That makes it the heaviest and widest airplane ever flown.

Strategic airlift: The capability to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies over intercontinental distances to sustain global operations.
Antonov An-124 Ruslan: A larger, but still significantly smaller, strategic airlift cargo aircraft also designed by the Antonov Design Bureau.
Commercial operations: Engaging in business activities for profit, distinct from governmental or military use.
Oversized payloads: Cargo that exceeds standard dimensions for transport, requiring specialized aircraft or vehicles.