The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a colossal aircraft that holds the title of being the largest and heaviest plane ever built. It was developed by Antonov a Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing company, and first completed in 1988. The An-225 was specifically designed to transport the Soviet Union’s space shuttle, Buran, and its massive size and capabilities make it an engineering marvel.
One of the most unique aspects of the An-225’s history is that it has only been produced once. Despite its incredible performance and capabilities, no other An-225 aircraft has been built to date. This makes the…
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