🛫The Antonov AN-225, Maria, is the largest airliner in the world.
🌍It can carry up to 250 tons of cargo, including shipping containers, cars, and even a 737 fuselage.
💥During the Russian-Ukraine war, the AN-225 was destroyed by an artillery shell.
🔧President Zelensky has plans to rebuild the AN-225 as a tribute to the pilots who lost their lives during the war.
🔙Reconstructing the AN-225 is estimated to take around five years and cost three billion dollars.
What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-225?
—The wingspan of the Antonov AN-225 is wider than the Statue of Liberty is tall.
How much cargo can the AN-225 carry?
—The AN-225 can carry up to 250 tons of cargo, including shipping containers, cars, and even a 737 fuselage.
What happened to the AN-225 during the Russian-Ukraine war?
—The AN-225 was destroyed by an artillery shell while it was undergoing maintenance at an airport in Ukraine.
Is there any plan to rebuild the AN-225?
—Yes, President Zelensky intends to rebuild the AN-225 as a tribute to the pilots who lost their lives during the war.
How long and how much will it cost to rebuild the AN-225?
—Reconstructing the AN-225 is estimated to take around five years and cost three billion dollars.
00:00Introduction to the Antonov AN-225, the largest airliner in the world.
01:55Description of the AN-225's capabilities, including its cargo capacity.
03:17Tragic destruction of the AN-225 during the Russian-Ukraine war.
05:54President Zelensky's plan to rebuild the AN-225 as a tribute.
09:33Estimated time and cost for the reconstruction of the AN-225.
