🛫The Antonov An-225 Mriya is the largest cargo aircraft in the world.
📏It has a wingspan of 290 feet, longer than the Statue of Liberty is tall.
🌍The An-225 has achieved 214 national and 124 international records.
🏆It holds the record for the heaviest payload ever airlifted, at 279 tons.
✈️The aircraft has six engines, with a maximum thrust capacity of 229.5 kilonewtons each.
What is the wingspan of the Antonov An-225 Mriya?
—The wingspan of the Antonov An-225 Mriya is 290 feet, which is longer than the Statue of Liberty is tall.
How much cargo can the An-225 Mriya transport?
—The Antonov An-225 Mriya can transport up to 250 tons of cargo.
How many engines does the An-225 Mriya have?
—The Antonov An-225 Mriya has six engines.
What records has the An-225 Mriya achieved?
—The Antonov An-225 Mriya has achieved 214 national records and 124 international records.
What is the maximum thrust capacity of the An-225 Mriya's engines?
—Each engine of the Antonov An-225 Mriya has a maximum thrust capacity of 229.5 kilonewtons.
00:00[Music] The Antonov An-225 Mriya is the world's largest cargo aircraft and has gained global recognition for its size and uniqueness.
01:23The Antonov An-225 Mriya was initially intended to transport the Soviet space shuttle.
02:06The An-225 Mriya made its first flight on December 21st, 1988.
02:29The aircraft has become the workhorse of the Antonov Airlines fleet, carrying cargo that was once thought impossible to move by air.
03:41The interior of the cargo hold features a main cargo deck with a built-in crane.
04:24The nose of the aircraft is a cargo door that allows for maximum loading size of cargo.
05:26Cargo handling involves retracting the nose gear, assembling a track system, and attaching the load to a steel rope.
07:41The Antonov An-225 Mriya has six engines, each with a maximum thrust capacity of 229.5 kilonewtons.
