The BIG One! ;-)

[Sannosuke]

Had this baby show up the other day. Quite a feat aeronomical feat getting this puppy to fly... and that's not including the payload!

Official Designation An-225 Mriya
NATO Code Name Cossack
U.S. Counterparts Lockheed C-5 Galaxy (1968) and Boeing 747 SCA (1977)
Primary Role Massive strategic airlift (designed to transport the Soviet space shuttle, Buran)
National Origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Antonov Design Bureau
Wingspan 290 feet (88.4m)
Length 275 feet, 7 inches (84m)
Height at Tail 59 feet, 5 inches (18.1m)
Cargo Hold Length: 142 feet (43.32m);
Width: 21 feet (6.4m);
Height: 14 feet, 4 inches (4.39m)
Armament None
Engines Six ZMKB Progress Lotarev D-18T turbofans
Thrust 51,590 pounds (229.50kN) per engine
Cruise Speed 497 mph (800km/h) est.
Max Speed 528 mph (850km/h) est.
Range (w/ max payload) 2,425 nm (4,500km)
Range (w/ max fuel) 8,310 nm (15,400km)
Service Ceiling Unknown
Operating Weight Unknown
Max Payload
(internal or external) 551,150 pounds (250,000kg)
Max Takeoff Weight 1,322,750 pounds (600,000kg)
Basic Crew Seven
Date Deployed 1989
Total in Service 1 aircraft​

 

[Silent Shogun]

I used to watch the C5 take off and wonder how it was flying..they always seemed to be going so slow in the air.

 

[Sannosuke]

I know-I know! Just seems to hang in the air forever!

I used to watch the C5 take off and wonder how it was flying..they always seemed to be going so slow in the air.

 

[mr8ball]

Man you have a great job. Thanks for sharing

 

[skydivr]

All I wanna know is....

WHERE'S THE JUMP DOOR!!!

 

[BIG GUY]

It is amazing to watch it fly! Have seen a couple of videos of it flying and unloading the cargo.

 

[NINJA KILLER]

That looks Huge!

 

[Commuta_Busa]

Same here. Seen a few shows about it. It's a monster. Would luv to see it live.

It is amazing to watch it fly! Have seen a couple of videos of it flying and unloading the cargo.

 

[darciedog1]

What a cool job to have.

 

[notright]

I have seen a 224 which has about 50% more capacity than the C5 and that thing dwarfs the 224. Very cool job you have not a lot of people get to see something like that.

 

[ogre]

i'm sorry bro, it's a lot more than 14 feet high and 21 wide. it's got to be, lol

 

[jphilipson]

Damn that thing is huge.. wonder how many gallons it gets to the mile lol

 

[BIG GUY]

I sure would love to see that thing operate in person!

 

[Goatkart]

i'm sorry bro, it's a lot more than 14 feet high and 21 wide. it's got to be, lol

lol, ogre i think thats the dimensions for the inner cargo hold....

 

[Sannosuke]

Yep!

Cargo Hold Length: 142 feet (43.32m);
Width: 21 feet (6.4m);
Height: 14 feet, 4 inches (4.39m)

lol, ogre i think thats the dimensions for the inner cargo hold....

 

[Sannosuke]

We get the 224 regularly and while it's impressive this here 225 makes it look like a A320! I've a few more pics on the iPhone so as soon as I sync it up with the main comp. I'll post some more.

All kinds of perks working at an International Airport!

Thanks!

I have seen a 224 which has about 50% more capacity than the C5 and that thing dwarfs the 224. Very cool job you have not a lot of people get to see something like that.

 

[Sannosuke]

It is something else! The sheer volume of stuff they cram in that is astounding indeed! Just watching them prep it (nose flips up, hydraulic ramps extend etc.) for loading is alone impressive!

I sure would love to see that thing operate in person!