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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: AZamericonnie
March 29, 2007
Noon
READ:
Psalm 23He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2
Our office is a busy place where things sometimes feel like they are moving at breakneck speed. This often involves meeting after meeting, hallway conferences, and an avalanche of e-mail.
In the midst of this extreme busyness, I sometimes feel the need to escape, to decompress. My response? To create a quiet place. On those days when I have no lunch meeting, I retreat to the quiet of my car. I grab some lunch and sit in my car, where I can read, listen to music, think, prayand be refreshed.
I think this is the essence of what the shepherd-psalmist points to in Psalm 23:2. He sees the Good Shepherd bringing him to still watersthat is, waters to rest by. It pictures a quiet place, a retreat from the pressures of life, where you can rest in the presence of the Shepherd of your heart and be strengthened for what lies ahead. Even Jesus withdrew to a solitary place to pray and commune with His Father (Mark 1:35).
We all need retreats in our lives, not only because of the overwhelming nature of life, but because of our dependence on the resources of the Master. In our fast-paced days, it is essential to find a place of solitude, a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God. Wheres yours?
There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God. McAfee
When we draw near to God our minds are refreshed and our strength is renewed!
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:03:21 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:04:34 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four fried chickens and a coke)
To: The Mayor
Hello Speedy!:)
Evening Mayor hope you & yours are well. Are you having a nice spring? *Hugs*
To: Army Air Corps
Helloooo AAC. You are in fact 2nd tonight!
Everything good in your neck of the woods? *Hugs*
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To: AZamericonnie
Hugs back to you.
All is well despite the storms. The really nasty stuff is to the east of us and one town has been hit with a tornado (at least brushed by one).
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:12:00 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four fried chickens and a coke)
To: AZamericonnie; MoJo2001; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; tongue-tied; laurenmarlowe; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; ..
Click on the pic and I'll guide you
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:16:16 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: The Mayor; tomkow6; LUV W; All
WHOA UK Guardian reporting that before Iranians release Brit sailors they going release female sailor pretty soon they want Brits to apoglize that they enter into Iranian water
Oh please that Iraqi water SHUT UP Abjateied
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:18:47 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: All
A PRAYER OF PROTECTION
The light of God surround you The love of God enfold you The power of God protect you The presence of God watch over you Wherever you are, God is, And all is well. Amen.
BLESS THIS HOUSE Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee.
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:20:52 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: Army Air Corps
Oh no! I haven't even watched the weather today. I hope no one was injured.
Nothing too serious your way?
To: MozartLover; sneakers; vigilante2; Jade Falcon; Laurita; txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; ...
Honoring Our Heroes Allegra 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee) CMS David (LUV W) Defender2 Ev (MozartLover) Future Snake Eater (RightOnline) Jade Falcon JemiansTerror (Jemian) Jet Jaguar Jonathan (AZbushgal) Karen (fatima's granddaughter) KB4W (arbee4bush) Kevin (skimask) Kevin and David (vigilante2) Laurita LCpl Carter M1Tanker MEG33's Navy Grandson Milo828 (mystery-ak) Nate (sneakers) Old Sarge OneLoyalAmerican Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis (SoldierDad) Son (GodBlessUSA) The Sailor tongue-tied txradioguy Victor and Tony D (weldgophardline) William (jackv)
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:22:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for the ping Ma. Hope you weren't buried under today! *Hugs*
To: All
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:23:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: AZamericonnie
We are under a tornado watch, but the most that we may get is rain. Personally, I would prefer that no one has tornadoes - nasty things.
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:27:39 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four fried chickens and a coke)
To: AZamericonnie
Wow! That's a big sucker!
Thanks for the informative thread, Connie!
Thanks for opening the Canteen for us!
((((hugs))))
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:28:00 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)
To: SoldierDad; MozartLover; sneakers; arbee4bush; vigilante2; Jemian; jackv; Old_Professor; ...
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:28:39 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: AZamericonnie
I have to give the Russian's credit, they sure do know how to build a nice aircraft.
My only question is it totally a Russian design,or did they steal the technology from the C-5 Galaxy.
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:28:52 PM PDT
by
puppypusher
(The world is going to the dogs.)
To: Army Air Corps
Prayers for you. You've been under lots of them this past week. I hope none of them have come near you. I have a friend whose boyfriend lives there and he watched it as he ate at a restaurant last Sunday afternoon! Egad!
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:29:29 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)
To: Kathy in Alaska
*sniff*
I love that song...and relate to its contents!
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posted on
03/28/2007 6:30:07 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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