AN-225
Created Wednesday 22 July 2020
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The AN-225: How the Cold War created the world's largest airplane
Jacopo Prisco, CNN • Published 20th July 2020
(CNN) — The first powered plane flight, performed by the Wright Brothers over the windswept beach of North Carolina's Kitty Hawk in 1903, covered 120 feet. That historic flight would fit entirely in the cargo hold of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world's biggest fully operational plane.
Powered by six turbofan engines and with a wingspan almost the length of a football field, this gentle giant of the skies can carry bigger and heavier cargo than any other plane, and is unique in the world of aviation, as just one was ever built.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/an-225-worlds-largest-airplane/index.html
The Antonov AN-225 Is Heading To Bangor – Here’s What You Need To Know About The Plane
by Laura Ash - August 1, 2020
The Antonov AN-225 is easily the largest aircraft ever produced. With over 30 wheels, six engines and a significant wingspan, it attracts crowds wherever it goes simply for its size. This week, it arrived at Bangor International Airport and did just that. So, what is it about this giant jet that the world loves so much?
The Antonov AN-225 is easily the largest aircraft ever produced. With over 30 wheels, six engines and a significant wingspan, it attracts crowds wherever it goes simply for its size. This week, it arrived at Bangor International Airport and did just that. So, what is it about this giant jet that the world loves so much?
It has not been seen for a while; however, earlier this week, the aircraft attracted crowds of people to Bangor, Maine. Despite being employed on several routes throughout the pandemic, the Antonov AN-225 is now in situ for another mission. It’s reportedly being used for charter flights from Bangor International Airport. However, the operator or its purpose is currently unknown.