For more than three decades the An-225 Mriya reigned as the largest airplane in the world. [Shutterstock]
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Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov is rebuilding the An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest cargo airplane, which was destroyed during Russia’s invasion.
Antonov has collected approximately 30 percent of the components needed for the reconstruction, with the estimated cost of building the new aircraft being at least 500 million Euros.
The new Mriya will be assembled from an existing, uncompleted second fuselage, parts salvaged from the original destroyed plane, and new components, with work taking place at a secret location.
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov is rebuilding the iconic An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest cargo airplane destroyed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the company has announced.
Days after fighting began in late February, the iconic Soviet-era strategic airlift cargo airplane with the 290-foot wingspan was destroyed amid fighting at Gostomel Airport (UKKM).
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