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They built two AN-225 airframes, but with the fall of the USSR they decided to contiune with only one as a heavy lift transport MTOW 600,000kg...I'd call that heavy. There is a second airframe that they didnt continue with. However they plan on having that airborne this year sometime
My Ukrainian is comming along slowly.... better start working on drinking that vodka :ok: ....and in terms of conditions of employments, its what basically GA :} but instead of a clapped out yank piston, you have a clapped out Ukrainian behemoth. |
The Big Fella
Here's a few shots of the Big Fella.
24 wheels, including 4 nose wheels! Individual main bogies can be independantly lifted on the ground for tyre changes http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...IwishAN124.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...24Cairns25.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...24Cairns27.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...h_bigplane.jpg |
There is a second airframe that they didnt continue with. However they plan on having that airborne this year sometime By 2000, it had become apparent of the need for additional An-225 capacity, the decision was made in September 2006 to complete the second An-225. The second airframe was scheduled for completion around 2008,[7] then delayed. By August 2009, the aircraft had not been completed and work had been abandoned.[1][8] Also, Mainframe, that looks like cairns, am I right? :ok:Pyro |
Pyro, Yes, Cairns. I guess the palm trees and the hills give it away.
AN124 used to be a regular in Cairns for a while, havent seen it there lately. |
I'm fortunate enough to have flown on an AN124 last year. Pretty awesome experience (except for the lack of windows in the rear lol).
Watching the engineers pour coffee on the take off roll sticks in my mind! |
So, does anyone yet know when it will be leaving Brisbane? if it hasn't already! :P
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No idea re BNE, but a 124 is due into SYD on or about Feb 5 to take the two NFHs home again! Check your local guides...
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It is long gone - it left about 5.15am the morning after.
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Pyro, Yes, Cairns. I guess the palm trees and the hills give it away. AN124 used to be a regular in Cairns for a while, havent seen it there lately. |
Thread Drift
Pyro,
the bricks (pavers) are used elsewhere up north, a lot of ppruners will instantly recognise this place. Pavers in the apron area same as Cairns, runway (1,000m) is also paved with a different style, best ever wet wx runway!! http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...ony2009040.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...ony2009044.jpg |
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