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FReeper Canteen~The Antonov An-225 Mriya~29 March, 2007
The Canteen Crew

Posted on 03/28/2007 6:02:42 PM PDT by AZamericonnie



The Antonov An-225 Mriya


The Antonov-225 at Munich Airport

Antonov An-225 "Mriya" is the world's largest aircraft. When it was built, it surpassed any airliner built before by 50%. It was designed for the transportation of the Russian Space Shuttle "Buran" by the Antonov Design Bureau (HQ in Kiev, Ukraine), which already had built good and large cargo aircraft such as the Antonov An-124 "Ruslan". The basic configuration of the An-225 is the same as the An-124, except the An-225 is longer, has no rear ramp/door assembly, and incorporates a 32-wheel landing gear system (two nose and fourteen main wheel bogies, seven per side, each with two wheels).


An-225 carrying the Buran shuttle

An-225 "Mriya" ("Mriya" is Ukrainian word for "dream) is also capable to transport other oversized objects/cargo. It is not a military aircraft, but it could find many military uses, because of the ability to transport cargo that no other aircraft is capable to.

The plane had the first flight in early 1988 and entered service in 1989. It's first flight took 75 minutes. After the cancellation of the Buran space program, the only An-225 built was stored in spring 1994, and it's engines were used for An-124s. In 2001 the aircraft was made airworthy again, and made it's new first flight on May 7. There were rumors that the European Space Agency had plans to launch the unmanned British HoTOL (Horizontal Take-Off and Landing) from the An-225, though these rumors appear to be unfounded. Although, some possibilities for deployment have already been found. Plenty of customers are to be found in the USA. According to Bruce Bird, Director of the Charter Division of Air Foyle, parts of rocket launchers like the Delta and Atlas could be transported in the An-225. Lockheed's planned Venture Star could be transported on its back. Additionally the Mrija could serve as a launch platform for the X-34B. Furthermore big sections of aircraft could be transported in it. The complete assembled fuselage of a Boeing 737 can be fitted in the hold.



General characteristics
Crew: 6
Payload: 250,000 kg (551,000 lb)
Door dimensions: 440 x 640 cm (14.4 x 21.0 ft)
Length: 84 m (276 ft)
Wingspan: 88.40 m (291 ft 2 in)
Height: 18.1 m (59.3 ft)
Wing area: 905.0 m² (9,741 ft²)
Empty weight: 175,000 kg (385,800 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 640,000 kg (1,411,000 lb)
Powerplant: 6× ZMKB Progress D-18 turbofans, 229 kN (51,600 lbf) each
Takeoff run: 3,500 m (11,500 ft) with maximum payload

Performance
Maximum speed: 850 km/h (460 knots, 530 mph)
Cruise speed: 750 km/h (400 knots, 465 mph)
Range:

With maximum fuel: 14,000 km (8,700 mi)
With maximum payload: 4,000 km (2,500 mi)
Service ceiling: 10,000 m (33,000 ft)
Wing loading: 662.9 kg/m² (135.5 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 0.234


A size comparison between four of the largest aircraft. Put on yer glasses to read this!:)

Shuttle Buran & Antonov AN225 Mriya Video

THE WORLDS BIGGEST PLANES!!





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To: LUV W

((((((((((Luv)))))))))
LOL
yes, it's okay!
Ms.B


141 posted on 03/28/2007 8:32:10 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (women who behave rarely make history)
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To: AZamericonnie; MEG33
I'm going to look into one of these industrial strength babies...

This one from industrialshredders.com eats 6000 pounds of paper an hour. You use a 6" chunk of 2x4 to clean the cutters!


142 posted on 03/28/2007 8:33:30 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: LUV W; tomkow6; monkapotamus; All

OMG Karl Rove can't rap or dance LOLOLOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYZre8kEsuw


143 posted on 03/28/2007 8:33:47 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: NYTexan

BB!
*smiling*
Trust me, it was BAD!
Ms.B


144 posted on 03/28/2007 8:33:54 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (women who behave rarely make history)
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To: LUV W

I think we are all far apart in miles..I just managed up hear the last sentence of the local news"Lots of weather out there"!.

Right now it is a calm nice evening. Love the rain possibilites the next few days.


145 posted on 03/28/2007 8:34:05 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: HiJinx

I need that..All my old shreddables are boxed up and in the garage..I hate shredding! I hate paper work!


146 posted on 03/28/2007 8:36:04 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: SevenofNine

LOL! That was just BAD!...but it sure took courage to do it!


147 posted on 03/28/2007 8:37:15 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: Army Air Corps

I'm afraid so. Last time all it gave us was some really nice rain. I hope that's the case this time, too!

You stay safe...and I'll do the same.


148 posted on 03/28/2007 8:38:24 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: LUV W

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149 posted on 03/28/2007 8:38:54 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: LUV W

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150 posted on 03/28/2007 8:38:54 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: LUV W

You got admit about Karl Rove he is manficicent bastard but also lousy rapper he is no Puff Daddy LOLOLOL! or Snoopy Doggy


151 posted on 03/28/2007 8:39:29 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: BIGLOOK

Awesome shots, Big Guy!

How are ya...and how are things....................?


152 posted on 03/28/2007 8:39:51 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: NYTexan; MS.BEHAVIN

Hi, BB! Thanks for setting her straight! LOL!

((((hugs))))


153 posted on 03/28/2007 8:40:49 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: Army Air Corps; LUV W; laurenmarlowe; NYTexan
I see you are a friend of the houston museum of natural science. My child hood buddy is married to Carolyn Sumners They are great folks. Sounds like you are too.

There should be several of us in SA on the evening of the 13th, then we are all going shooting in memorium Freeper Texascowboy on the 14th followed by a Freeper BBQ Im not sure of all the meeting times. LuvW or Larenmarlowe or Nytexan prolly have a better grip on that. We are planning dinner at Mi Tierra on the evening of the 13th. wanna join us there?

154 posted on 03/28/2007 8:41:08 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

*whew*

I was afraid I was gonna have to hide under this table!

What happened to make it so awful?


155 posted on 03/28/2007 8:41:45 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: BIGLOOK
but the C-5 Galaxy serves real coffee

Real coffee? Well then!:)

Good evening Bigs! *Hugs*

Can I ask something real silly but sincere? How do the pilots get into the cockpit?

156 posted on 03/28/2007 8:42:27 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: SevenofNine

He's not even a decent Donald Duck when it comes to dancing! LOL! But he's tough!


157 posted on 03/28/2007 8:42:38 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: BIGLOOK

Im sure it was the same incident


158 posted on 03/28/2007 8:43:08 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts)
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To: HiJinx

Good evening Jinx....yes it does. And what a story behind it, made of wood!


159 posted on 03/28/2007 8:43:37 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: mylife

Hmmm, an excuse to drive down to SA. I'll have to see if my schedule can accomodate such a trip. It is about five hours drive from here.


160 posted on 03/28/2007 8:43:40 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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