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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: All
Ok....it's "pumpkin" hour here....sweet dreams all! *Hugs*
To: LUV W
Sleep???? Sounds wonderful....LOL! Stay safe.
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posted on
03/28/2007 9:45:08 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: mylife; MS.BEHAVIN
the "Wadafugowi Tribe" I think they were featured on an episode of "F Troop".
243
posted on
03/28/2007 9:45:14 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(Ask me about Troop Support...)
To: mylife
Goodnight Sweetie!
Rest well and God Bless!
*HUG*
Ms.B
244
posted on
03/28/2007 9:46:33 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: mylife
You betcha I remember! Kubrick's finest work.
245
posted on
03/28/2007 9:46:42 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Just got knocked off...I didn't unplug soon enough for that last big lightning strike. The router went down for a bit, but I am back for a little while.
It's raining, though...sounds very nice! No wind, yet. We're under a tornado watch. =\
246
posted on
03/28/2007 9:48:32 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: HiJinx
F Troop..
I remember that show!
Man, that's going back some!
((((((((((((Jinxy)))))))))))))
How was your visit with Piper?
Ms.B
247
posted on
03/28/2007 9:48:39 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: LUV W
248
posted on
03/28/2007 9:48:57 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: LUV W
249
posted on
03/28/2007 9:48:57 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: LUV W
250
posted on
03/28/2007 9:48:58 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: LUV W
251
posted on
03/28/2007 9:48:58 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: AZamericonnie; MS.BEHAVIN; Kathy in Alaska
Pumpkin hour? 10PM?
What kind of night owl are you, anyway?
(Like I should talk...)
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posted on
03/28/2007 9:49:22 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(Ask me about Troop Support...)
To: LUV W
Thank you, Sis..
*HUG*
Ms.B
253
posted on
03/28/2007 9:50:15 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: AZamericonnie
Nighty-night, Connie!
(((hugs)))
Thanks for all your hard work!
254
posted on
03/28/2007 9:50:24 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)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Our visit was very good - but it's a long drive. 6 hours for us, almost three with her in the car. Thank goodness for portable DVD players!
I should have pulled the camera out of the car, we stopped at a rest stop with an awesome view!
I'm going to see if I can find a pitcher on the web...
255
posted on
03/28/2007 9:51:07 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(Ask me about Troop Support...)
To: HiJinx
Looking forawrd to the pics!
Man, the wind is just HOWLING here..
It almost sounds like it's groaning..
Ms.B
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posted on
03/28/2007 9:54:14 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
It seems that I have to honor them however I can.
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posted on
03/28/2007 9:56:26 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: HiJinx
Never mind pictures of the scenery...where are the Princess Pictures! :D
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posted on
03/28/2007 9:59:58 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: LUV W
*HUG*
You do a great job of it, Sissy!
I saw your post about th weather there..
Everything okay so far?
I'm gonna have to head out soon myself..
I don't like to wish my time away..
But I am glad this day is over with!
Ms.B
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posted on
03/28/2007 10:00:06 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: mylife
Good night, my. Thanks for helping honor our troops, and thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
03/28/2007 10:00:15 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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