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| 3roomlab:
It had been named “Mriya”, which means “dream” in Ukrainian (aka AN-225, the largest plane in the world) The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya is on fire in its hangar in Gostomel Airport, Ukraine (official confirmation). The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba confirmed in a tweet that the An-225 was destroyed. https://twitter.com/DmytroKuleba/status/1497947370008547332 edit : the chinese supposedly made a deal to make copies of it, but it didnt work out. article of AN-225 in popular mechanics https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32162223/antonov-225-mriya/ when looked at from the rear, it looks like a "swallow" in flight. edit 2 : They (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_Serial_Production_Plant) should start a gofundme for Mriya 2 ... |
| MrMobodies:
I don't think I have seen one of those before: Looking at the many wheels on the back I find that fascinating. |
| Nusa:
There was a second AN-225 that was about 70% complete if I recall correctly. I wonder what its status is. |
| Kremmen:
--- Quote from: MrMobodies on February 28, 2022, 02:31:56 am ---I don't think I have seen one of those before: Looking at the many wheels on the back I find that fascinating. --- End quote --- There ever was the one and only flying. Check youtube, you'll find the videos where the proud captain speaks of his machine. Sure, it was only a machine but still, something great has been lost from this world. Slava Ukraine! |
| Sal Ammoniac:
I saw that plane once on the tarmac at Moffitt Field in California. I believe it was either delivering or picking up a satellite for NASA. |
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