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Antonov 225

ANTONOV 225: THE BIGGEST CARGO AIRCRAFT IN THE WORLD

The AN-225 ‘Mriya’, a six-engine aircraft designed on basis of the AN-124 ‘Ruslan’, is unique aircraft. Not only has it set 240 world records, but it is a record-breaker in its own right. The AN-225 is the holder of two Guinness World Record: the aircraft with the heaviest take-off weight; and the largest wingspan of any aircraft currently flying.

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