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A rare sighting of the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest cargo aircraft, captured on the ramp.
© Ryan Nelson
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Spotter's notes
This aircraft is instantly recognizable due to its six massive turbofan engines and twin vertical stabilizers.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A225
Model
An-225 Mriya
Manufacturer
Antonov
Airline
Antonov Airlines
Airline Code
ADB / ADB
Livery
Antonov Airlines
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Progress D-18T turbofan x6
Thrust
229 kN (51,600 lbf) each
Wingspan
88.4 m
Length
84.0 m
Height
18.1 m
MTOW
640,000 kg
Range
15,400 km (empty); 4,000 km (max payload)
Capacity
Up to 250,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
800 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (older standard)
Location
Airport Code
FAI/PAFA
Airport Name
Fairbanks International