Antonov 225:World's Largest Aircraft With Six Engines

YouTube ^ | June 26, 2013 | Rory Lushman

[lbryce]

Original Title:Antonov 225 Mriya Departs Manchester Airport, 26th June 2013 Antonov 225 (UR-82060) finally leaves Manchester Airport after being delayed 24 hours. The huge aircraft is seen departing runway 23L on Wednesday 26th June 2013. The aircraft certainly pulled the crowds in. Just before the Antonov crosses onto runway two, Thomson 787 Dreamliner, G-TUIC lands on 23R.

The Antonov 225 is currently the largest aircraft in the world.

[lbryce]

You really must see this image of the Antonov 225 transporting the Soviet Shuttle. It is absolutely awesome. I originally posted the image but it was much too overwhelming, broadband hogging and it was removed from the thread. But you really must see it.

http://ww.showziji.com/antonov-hd-wallpaper/aircraft-soviet-ussr-antonov-an225-buran-shuttle-ukrainian-hd-wallpaper/

[lbryce]

Just noticed that it was restored on top. Sorry to trouble you.

[lbryce]

That is some awesome graphic. Very impressive.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

Impressive—Russians like big showy airplanes—always have, always will.