Global Aircraft -- An-225 Cossack
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An-225 Cossack Specifications
Primary Function: |
Cargo |
Contractor: |
Antonov |
Crew: |
Six |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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Six Lotarev turbofans D-18T engines at 51,590 lb (23,370 kg) each |
Dimensions |
Length: |
275 feet, 7 in (84.0m) |
Wingspan: |
290 feet (88.4m) |
Height: |
59 feet, 5 in (18.2m) |
Weights |
Empty: |
250,5 tons |
Maximum Takeoff: |
1,322,750 lb (600,000kg) |
Performance |
Speed: |
528 mph (850km/h) |
Ceiling: |
N/A |
Range: |
8,310 nm (15,400km) -- with maximum fuel |
Armament |
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N/A |
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An-225 Cossack Achievements
- Portions of a second An-225 have been built, but to this day only one has ever flown -- breaking numerous records.
- The An-225 is the largest aircraft in the world; with a wingspan of 290 feet and a length of 275 ft 7 inches.
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An-225 Cossack Features
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An-225 Cossack Background
The An-225 Cossack holds the current world record for the largest aircraft in the world, yet has never gone into full production and probably never will. The An-225 is a six-engine development of the An-124 designed to carry the Soviet 'Buran' space shuttle on its back. A new central wing section with two more engines was inserted, twin tail fins were fitted, the landing gear was reinforced and dorsal attachment points were added. The first An-225 prototype flew on 21 December 1988. This prototype, after having been grounded for many years, is now operational as a jumbo cargo aircraft.
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