Wednesday, December 19, 2007

World's Largest Aircraft (Ukrainian Made) Antonov-225

Ukrainian Made Antonov 225, Originally Built to Carry the Soviet Space Shuttle, Will Airlift 80,000 Shoebox Gifts From Kids in America to Hurting Kids in Africa













of the specs are:
Wingspan…………290 Ft.
Height……. .89.4 Ft.
Length…………..276 Ft
Number of wheels..24
Max T.O. Weight…..1,322,750 lbs. (Over 660 Tons.)
Max payload…551,150 lbs. (Over 275 Tons)
Engines……….six Lotarev D-18T turbofans
Max speed……..530 MPH
Cruise speed…495 MPH
Range……………8,310 Miles

Only one aircraft built and it’s not for sale.

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