Antonov 225
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I've seen it in the flesh once at Basrah airport several years ago. A truly impressive and in my opinion quite good looking aircraft. Absolutely unique - only one example built.
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Out of East Mids carrying engines for RR apparently to Toulouse
VP8, how many (approx) are certified to fly said beast ? I'm assuming that the AN124 drivers etc are familiar with the cockpit, but perhaps not with the handling performance characteristics.
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IIRC there are only a few on the 225
Mog there are no probs with the Antonovs enviromentally, they are up to scratch with all noise and emissions regulations
Mog there are no probs with the Antonovs enviromentally, they are up to scratch with all noise and emissions regulations
Given that they don't need to carry Buran around any more, you would think there might be a considerable drag and weight saving achievable by removing the overwing pylons.
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Could be another one flying soon.
NEW Aircraft an-225 Mriya N2 looking for an Investor or Buyer
Seen her in Baku, nice aircraft.
NEW Aircraft an-225 Mriya N2 looking for an Investor or Buyer
Seen her in Baku, nice aircraft.
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Antonov AN-225 Mriya N2 for sale by Aircraft.tampers.eu from 2013
https://www.globalplanesearch.com/wa...rt/?sort=price
Looks like they are looking for investment still.
https://www.globalplanesearch.com/wa...rt/?sort=price
Looks like they are looking for investment still.
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As I recall reading, the AN225 was never intended for commercial use, and was only designed for transporting the Buran shuttle. The biggest problem (and expense) in making it a viable heavy hauler was getting the original military specification upgraded to meet international civil aviation requirements. Presumably, now this process has been done once, it would make it much easier to do the same with the other airframe linked above. However if money is tight (and considering the political situation in Ukraine at the moment), this could be a long way off!
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Trust me MONGO the second 225 will never be built it's not a viable project and it definitely NOT for sale
That advert is fishing they are even trying to get bidders for that Caspian Sea Monster Ekranoplan!!!
That advert is fishing they are even trying to get bidders for that Caspian Sea Monster Ekranoplan!!!
