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, after it was destroyed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The reconstruction effort has access to approximately 30% of the necessary components from existing stock, with the project estimated to cost at least 500 million Euros and work underway 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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