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Antonov An-225, the world's largest aircraft

The biggest aircraft in the world is Antonov An-225 Myria. Last name this plane Мрія (Myria), which in Ukrainian means dream or inspiration. Previously, these aircraft used to transport the Buran space shuttle to replace Myasishchev VM-T. 

But along with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Buran project was not resumed again in 1993 had not operate this aircraft (not shown) for almost 8 years.Actually, this plane is twofold. But only one is operating (UR-82 060). In 2001, this aircraft carrier back into the weight-operated flights numbered UR-82 060 (previously СССР-82 060) until now.





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