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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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KEYWORDS: airbus; antonov; boeing; freepercanteen; military; troopsupport
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To: MEG33
This room is the office/junk/too many shoes and clothes/sort through a ton of paperwork room.
*sigh*
I need one of those midget bulldozers!
Ms.B
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posted on
03/28/2007 10:31:08 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; mylife; Old Sarge; StarCMC; HiJinx; BIGLOOK; MEG33
I gotta hit the hay!
I'm nodding over the keyboard!
Good night Ma!
Good night Canteeners and Troops!
God Bless and Keep you always!
Ms.B
282
posted on
03/28/2007 10:35:34 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(women who behave rarely make history)
To: HiJinx
Busy, busy, busy.....little ones seem to have boundless energy, and that game of round and round and round is a classic. Thanks for the action shots.
283
posted on
03/28/2007 10:36:34 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I hate black ice..You can't see it .
I just put my summer clothes in my closet and put winter stuff away. I saved back some long sleeved sweatshirts and a light jacket I wear those anyway in the summer to protect against the mosquitos whan I weedeat the ground cover.
We can have a quick freeze yet..I've seen it happen.
284
posted on
03/28/2007 10:36:49 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MEG33; LUV W
Same here. We don't say Spring has truly arrived until the Mesquite trees start showing leaves.
285
posted on
03/28/2007 10:37:57 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(Ask me about Troop Support...)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
LOL!!! I'm having the same problem. Good night and rest well, ms b. *HUGS* Thanks for all you do for our troops.
286
posted on
03/28/2007 10:38:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: HiJinx; Kathy in Alaska
I wish they had truck they'd park in my driveway and shred away!
287
posted on
03/28/2007 10:42:51 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
288
posted on
03/28/2007 10:43:50 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: HiJinx
289
posted on
03/28/2007 10:44:41 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: LUV W
Well, I'm doin' alright.
Hope you are too Luvy!!!
BTW. you never did tell us how ((old)) you are now. hee hee hee
290
posted on
03/28/2007 10:45:56 PM PDT
by
MeekMom
(Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.)
To: LUV W
Oh my goodness......tornado watch?? Do you have a safe place to go?
I love the sound of rain, especially on my skylights.
291
posted on
03/28/2007 10:47:26 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: MeekMom
Good evening MM! How are you?
292
posted on
03/28/2007 10:47:57 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
293
posted on
03/28/2007 10:53:49 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
#294? or is it #294+?
Oh well a long day and didn't get back from the meeting at Council til late.
Have to work tomorrow so think I'll call it quits.
294
posted on
03/28/2007 10:59:00 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: SandRat
295
posted on
03/28/2007 11:07:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: puppypusher
296
posted on
03/28/2007 11:13:19 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: MEG33
Hi Meg!
Doin' alright. Gonna play some games for awhile.
Catch ya later gator. :)
297
posted on
03/28/2007 11:30:12 PM PDT
by
MeekMom
(Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I'll say goodnight, Kathy..I am going to organize a closet full of bedding right behind my "office"..Sleep schedule is off normal again..Get some rest and thank (((you))) for all you do.
*Thank You To All*
Who Serve Our Country
and To Their Families
298
posted on
03/28/2007 11:34:10 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MEG33
Good night, Meg, and rest well when you can. I'm just about asleep at the switch here, so will find my bed shortly.
299
posted on
03/28/2007 11:38:46 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
To: LUV W
I miss him too....
300
posted on
03/28/2007 11:45:52 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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