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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

“Russia has a “heavy lift capability”. At one time, and maybe they still do, have the largest air cargo transport plane in the world.”

Actually, I think they built two of them. Not sure if they’re both flyable anymore though.


28 posted on 04/06/2018 2:44:58 PM PDT by snoringbear (W,E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: snoringbear

They only made one and a second was under construction but cancelled. The one they did build is not only still flyable but in regular use. They just upgraded the avionics and it’s in revenue service again.

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1096664.shtml

However, the Chinese have decided to fund the completion of the second one and potentially produce more for themselves.

https://www.popsci.com/china-will-resurrect-worlds-largest-plane


30 posted on 04/06/2018 6:58:26 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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