Antonov An-225 - The World's Largest Aircraft | Full Documentary
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With the six powerful engines, loads of up to 250 tons are no problem for the Antonov An-225. The plane was originally intended to take the Soviet Buran space shuttle back from its landing site to the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan. After the end of the space program, Antonov Airlines converted the An-225 into a cargo plane. The next order: the transport of twelve electrical transformers from Chile across the Andes to Bolivia with twelve flights in just four weeks.
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So sad to see that this masterpiece of engineering has left this world due to conflict. Something i'd never expected to see in my life...
Yeah
Indeed. Just unreal…
well it just join arecibo telescope fate
is it for certain that she is damaged or destroyed ?
@@ivankojnok815 its been confirmed destroyed. Theres a image in youtube news which show its signature 6 engines still intact but its fuselage completely destroyed.
Rest In Peace Mriya. You will be remembered by all aviation enthusiasts around the world.
Rest in pieces........
Yes mriya you will have a speacial place in our heart rest in piece
@@pre-dawnraid9037 lol
Its a very sad moments
New satellite images of Hostomel shows that the roof in front of the hangar is heavily damaged, but that the tail of the 225 is still intact. I am going to assume that the rest of the plane is heavily damaged, but by the looks of it it has not (yet) been burned to the ground as previously claimed. So who knows... Maybe there is still a chance it can be repaired despite that being completely uneconomical
I'm just here to pay my respects... She was a marvel of engineering
Learn to finish reading before making a statement. Rest in peace what? You talk about the unfinished Mriya? Because the one that is on this video is completely alright and remains outside Ukraine right now
@@BurbonUFA only one was ever built and it was all over the news in pieces and you say this LOL Learn to do your research before trying to correct someone else.
@@BurbonUFA lmao the completely built one was destroyed, in case you haven't seen up-to-date pictures yet. Unfinished one may have been destroyed as well. Not confirmed, but the place where it's at was videoed on fire.
@@orcinusapple7343 don't waste time replying to that idiot. He/she keeps spamming that same comment all over youtube with videos about the plane.
V fccd is
In eastern Japan earthquake, An-225 transported massive supplies and concrete pump to Japan. It saved literally thousands lives. So many air enthusiasts in Japan loved An-225. Rest in peace, Mriya. Hope you'll get repaired and fly again.
Learn to finish reading before making a statement. Rest in peace what? You talk about the unfinished Mriya? Because the one that is on this video is completely alright and remains outside Ukraine right now
@@BurbonUFA How about you learn to read before saying it to other you hypocrite. The plane in this video is the plane that got destroyed. Educate yourself
@@BurbonUFA look, i get it, we were all in denial at first, but eventually you to will see the images of this exact plane destroyed in its hangar
@@BurbonUFA Yes, we're all sad
Let’s hope they use the 2nd airframe and the plane will be able to save more lives
40 years old and still the undisputed king of aviation
@Jo Mamma because there is nothing like it or to compare it to. On so many levels. As the documetary stated: the amount of world records this plane broke and holds are staggering. If you're not happy with the term "King", then we can call it the Champion of Aviation :)
Only if you fix it every now and then
Fact check: Antonov An-225, first produced 1985 (35 years ago). First test flight December 1988 (32 years ago). Even though it may eventually rule aviation for 40 years or more, it has been flying for 32 years.
Maria would be a Queen
@woo.nobodys.gives.a.shit
Need two of these to pack my wife’s stuff, we’re moving.
Lol, same here :)))
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
you sure its not two hundred? XD
😂😂😂😂😂
I was in the USAF, but got to load Myria on 6 occasions and took a trip on her twice… everything about that plane was special and we knew we were lucky to touch it.
Wow, hats off to you sir and thank you for your service.
Goodbye your majesty, the world of aviation will never forget you! 🥺
Project manager seems like a really chill guy. He buys a fancy new toolkit for his workers and helps around when necessary.
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@@sreytay5407 jjj
he seems really humble ngl
I have no reason to doubt that, but you should consider, that he is aware that he is being filmed, and his bosses are propably going to watch it. That fancy new toolkit is nothing compared to the cost of even one hour of one crane. also his crew was surprised about the new tools, so it doesn't seem to happen too often.
@@gehtdianschasau8372 I was thinking the exact same thing
Just imagining the calculation done for designing this plane is mind blowing🤯. Hats off to the engineers who designed this plane.
If the USSR was around today I can only imagine the stuff they would come up with. makes you wonder. so much talent wasted.
@@REPOMAN24722 They were crazy with their designs, like the Buran+Energia, the ekranoplane, the tsar bomba, the an-225. But the finished products were often patchy, delayed, inefficient and not that useful. Crazy engineering was mostly for propaganda, not something market driven with a real use case.
@@johnny_eth Sometimes yes sometimes no, the Buran was superior to the space shuttle their space stations were ahead of the competition, but the tu-144 was a disaster.
@@johnny_eth 3:34 the Antonov An-225 was built with a purpose in mind, and not for propaganda
And all that during the pre-computer era.
It's no more. It was left this world ever. We appreciate your service Antonov AN-225.
Rest in peace Giant AN-225. this war is a complete shame 😭😭
Україна будує новий літак AN- 225 .. ))
@@user-yf2nz7og9z не сделает
Shame for zelensky
@@user-yf2nz7og9z it will be destroyed my Russian missiles
Putin is a war crminal and will pay the price in the end.
RIP to this engineering marvel. The world will never forget your service. o7
it's not fully blown off FFS! It can be repaired and it will fly again! That same Mriya!
@@The-Celestial The front half of the plane and a bit of its right side is pretty much gone. With the war going on, I heavily doubt they'll have time to rebuild her. If so, not anytime soon.
@@orcinusapple7343 i believe there is still another one in the making but yet to be finished due to financial problems which is not damaged as far as we know..
@@w.ietse_h7443 unfinished one may be destroyed, although no confirmation yet as far as I know. The place where it’s at was videoed up in flames so who knows.
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I apreciate that the project manager speeds things up by pitching in and doing work rather than micromamaging...
Must have been pretty stressful being given those deadlines back in the day lol
He shows some true colours of a leader
that’s the eastern european style ! that’s why he’s helping
When I first heard that she had been destroyed, I cried a little. As a military man, I realized that the whole world has lost something very special.
Yes, destroyed. But the half-finished version. The REAL one (working one) - still working on Antonov Delivery. They even maid tweets about that. So, kinda funny - then the "Military man" believe all BS, and FAKE NEWS which MSM delivered to him. I was in Army - and EVEN I KNOW, how is media is lying (even about my own operations). So, you srsly - that dumb, to believe fake news in times of war?!
No!!! Terrible news. She was a miracle of flight.
@@shannongreene1796 She (More like - THEY) alive - yes, one was destroyed. But other - are alive and well. Even new news from ukraine - stated that as well, as if you don't believe me - as russophobic racist you are. There was 3 half-finished planes - yes, one got destroyed. Other two - alive and well. And even Real working plane - is working and flying too right now. So stfu and don't panic - with An-255 Mriya - all things are okay. Stop panicking, as racist liberal you are.
how was it destroyed?
@@Gardis72 early stages of the ukraine conflict
Rest in peace Antonov AN-225 1988 - 2022
The maker of this beautiful bird hats-off to him. He should be awarded.
@Tanmay Vadhera it's really heart breaking wonderful man passed away he made beautiful heaviest flying beast. May he Rest In Peace. I wish Antonov company to start making beautiful aircrafts again.
@Zulu Romeo Well said bro absolutely true what u said.
@@Maniacguy2777 Sadly, no chance. Even Airbus' giant plane is now ending.
@@StrangerHappened true and remaining is only Boeing.
@@Maniacguy2777 Alas, not even Boeing. They do not manufacture planes of An-225/A380 size.
Very proud to see this plane still fully operational as wings and a lot of body parts were made in my country. Hello from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Your nice country
I didn't know thattt
@@diyorarakhmanova6342 Antonov Bureau have a sister factory in Tashkent they built more airplanes over there to be used in the Soviet union ( they built plane parts as well). I also heard they built some parts for Boeing and Airbus. Cheers from a Nicaragüense 🇳🇮👋
@@diyorarakhmanova6342 Hi Friends I from India Mumbai City Can our world One side having serious concerns about Climate Recent Floods Forest fires one side Due to Aircraft's burning fuel on flights Is a worry Then I SURPRISE new thinkers planning to design Smaller Aircraft for travelling USA like nation having said have Airports every where some 20.000 Which are from lot un-operational due to higher rising fuel cost and its effect on Environment My final conclusion here friends Human needs are equally equal across for all of us the same Like very basics Electricity and so on to live or survive Solar are vigorously promoted The joke is that Going back th this Giant Antonov225 and its beyond my Imaginations Mechanical electrical from Engine to Tyres OMG I know AN32 is in service in Indian Air Force and its beauty of pay loads What my last question? Can we all can operate manage such a Giant Size for Cargo of Boiler's in future needs make to fly by "Solar Powered" Called Specifically or New Terms Coined "Electric Powered Aircraft " Do we have STORAGE BATTERIES WITH SOLAR CHARGING" To Power or to Manufacture such a Giant Cargo Aircraft Carrier's for our future needs? There are lots of questions in my mind? I am seeking answers to my self to know about that for our needs Govt and Its responsibilities to take care of their citizens How many organizations with trying their best to meet Its not any joke But here we some sitting at home giving comments of silly I feel so bad "SORRY FRIENDS FOR MY COMMENTS" Have you one ever Designed any project successfully even at school college level felt satisfied hoping you some one day can build Like "Tesla EV's" "Virgin Galactic" for Space Travel I mean friends Our Imagination have that super power to create things of Our Own Better Future Let us think of that INSPIRED BY SUCH BEAUTIFUL VIDEO FILM CREATED FOR US TO VIEW IMAGINE IN EACH ONE OF US CAPACITY TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS HUMANS WELL BEING Than giving out silly comments which spoils the very essence of this Video An Educational purpose is defeated is my personal opinion We can avoid and be Imaginative Human our future are uncertain only our best knowledge learning will save us all to live in our PEACE A BETTER WORLD PEACEFUL WORLD IF ANY WE LOVE TO LIVE Its in our mindset let us never think negative going by this Giant Aircraft Built Operated for 40years Imagine OUR OWN LIFE PERIOD WE LIVE What can we each some of us viewed carry forward the message from this history of Aircrafts and the crews taught us Peace be with you all Think Positive live in peace God Bless you all this video triggered my imaginations of our past gone by our future to come hopes are plenty Will we all think and get prepared to meet up our own challenges Thanking this video creator and all of you God Bless you all Be Safe take Care
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My heart goes out to her crew and fans from all over the world. I had the privilege of watching her land, load and take off from my city and it was an amazing experience.
please use hers not her on possesive pronoun!
@George Brewer thats true my native language is indonesian
@George Brewer fantastic you hit me
@George Brewer i cant believe you hit me player
@George Brewer her is not correct indeed
Its unbelievable that this masterpiece beast was destroyed in War.
It's an Engineering Masterpiece.
no it's not
@@PretentiousStuff the plane was built in 1988 i dont get why it shouldnt be
@@PretentiousStuff to get a plane this big and heavy off the ground is an achievement in itself, so yes I think it is a engendering masterpiece
@@Excepticus the plane was built by Russian for space program and was supposed to perform only one main task - to carry Russian Space Shuttle named 'Buran' on its back. Therefore, there are two huge humps on top the wing, the mounting points for the Space Shuttle. The Russians refused the shuttle, as well as the Americans, and this aircraft is too bad for other tasks, so it is used very rarely. But still a great achievement.
@@Alexander-AAA it may be used more rarely but it was actually necessary on some missions due to no other plane having enough space
This plane is incredible. I also want to give a credit to the crew members. They seem to love what they are doing! Even project manager helps his crew members with different tasks that he could stay away from. Additional respect to Ievhen for wearing a Trizub t-shirt.
And to think, they were once our BITTEREST ENEMIES...just look at them (and the rest of the Russian/Ukrainian people)...they just want to live their lives and enjoy themselves like the rest of us do. Thank God saner heads prevailed and war never broke out between us. The Russians and Ukrainians (and many of the other former Soviet people) are just wonderful people. Why the HELL our governments (the IMBECILES that they are) can't get along, STILL, is just beyond me.
All managers like to do stuff when there's cameras or higher-ups around...
@@paxmowa don't talk bollocks
governments?? ~70+% of russian people willingly support war against Ukraine. U can see it from their elections results. They understand everything of what their gov. and mil. do. And, the fact, most of them were ******* proud, when (for example) rus. SOF took administrative buildings in Crimea (watch a lot of vids). Nothing to add. Don't write rubbish.
@ 32:33 "C'MON BABY!! LEEFT YOUR BIG ASS FOR SASHA!!" - movie "2012" {0.o} 😆😂🤣
RIP to the biggest boy of them all:( Clear skies and tailwinds
Rest In Peace pretty lady. I remember the first time I saw your picture in Aviation Week back in 1988. I got a chill looking at your size and as a US Naval Aviator, was somewhat concerned at your capabilities militarily. But your career as a peaceful giant was such a change in a post Cold War world. To the Ukrainian crews, so sorry for this terrible loss. May her sister take her place and fly again some day.
What an awesome piece of documentary. I was literally screaming "HOLY SHIT" every time I saw the Antonov take off or land.
Yeah I’ve always wanted to go see it take off or just to see it in person to really know the size compared to imagining it in my head
It has 32 freaking wheels
me too
The project manager seems like a real leader, the type of gentleman that I would like to work with.
A few months ago I saw this video and today I came back after it is no more...RIP Mriya
May this beauty fly higher than the clouds
it did
@@SpiderMez unfortunately, its body cant nevermore but soul can
Captain name: Dimitri Antonov. Obviously!
and the guy that built the boilers was named, Richard Siemens.
@@Carl-LaFong1618 can you explain? I dont understand
@@DixieSchizo the cargo box name is siemens
Antonov design bureau, aircraft manufacturer, was named after the creator, Oleg Antonov. The captain only has the same lastname, which is widespread in Ukraine.
DMYTRO ANTONOV
Watching this guys how exactly they do his job, flying and landig such a big machine without a lot of electronic controls. I have to take off my hat. This team prefer old school. 😁
Glory To The Great Soviet Union! The Soviet was so strong that it took only the Soviet to defeat the Soviet.
That's the reason this flying beast becomes beautiful when they are made with love.
It was made by UKRAINIANS (in Ukraine while it was occupied by Soviet Union)
Don't forget the cable operated flaps, that's make this plane unique imho
@@bagusprihastomo7439 flap operated by cable 🤔hmm strange
I had so hoped to see this amazing plane once in my lifetime... Now it's destroyed... Heartbroken for all the victims of war, including this one of a kind magnificent machine...😭😭😭
If it can the Ukrainians will get it flying even if needs funding outside of Ukraine due to its unique reason. 👌
@@AmericaVoice that plane was not built by Ukrainians, but was built by Soviet Union. Only as a part of bigger country Ukraine will achieve economic power and competencies it had in Soviet times. I hope time is coming for that.
@@victorotvertchenko2665 Sure, we hope Ukraine will achieve it as a member of EU, not Russian imperialistic fascists genocidal dictatorship of Putin
Вы еще сможете им полюбоваться, второй самолет уже на завершающей стадии сборки! 🎉❤🎉
Rest in peace Giant AN-225. this war is a complete shame . 40 years old and still the undisputed king of aviation.
I am a frustrated pilot and I never have cried in amazement other than to see this GENTLE GIANT on whatever it is doing. Whether its taking off or landing or on a taxi or just simply sleeping out there on the tarmac. Its a masterpiece of engineering and I always dream of seeing it at least once in my lifetime. It is one of a kind, unique in its class, and you captured my heart! Antonov AN-225! 😍😍😍
Ll
R.I.P. MRIYA❗️🇺🇦
@@diablabokchoi they will rebuild the plane
Saw Antanov take off at YYZ Airport in Toronto. I was driving on highway 401 This plane is huge and piece of art
Respect to the Project Manager. Not only did he lend his hand in small tasks here and there when loading the cargo, he literally took the wheel of the forklift when unloading the cargo.
I read Aviation Week. It said the weight of fuel onboard the An-225 equaled the weight of a fully loaded Boeing 747. Fascinating and mind blowing. Rest in peace, Queen 225.
Great plane! I was just a bit disappointed that this is more of a loading/unloading documentary; and takeoff, flight and landing were just glossed over. I would've liked to see more of that.
Dude if you look up air clips on youtube and travel down the picks you'll find a video on this plane and it has lift off and landing its pretty cool.
What else do you ask for ..obviously , theyre focusing on loading/unloading of that huge thing coz the aircraft is a load carrier type of plane .. why are actin like ur not satisfied enough
*Cry baby.*
One of the coolest planes ever built. Like the SR-71 Blackbird it's in a class all by itself.
Or the U-2, right? Wink, wink.
@@monroemullinix5974 no. The u-2 kinda sucks
I think about the XB-70.
@@plebulus4355 You understand what it means when someone says "wink, wink" after a statement, right? The reason is so there will be no chance of anyone being stupid enough to think you're serious. In other words, the purpose is to identify the statement as sarcasm in such a way that even a complete moron can't miss.
@@monroemullinix5974 I thought it was out of an idea it's an obvious choice, I'm pretty dumb
What a wonderful queen of the skies and what a technical masterpiece. She will definitely not be forgotten.
42-32 "cell coverage is spotty in the jungle" great commentry, thank you love that airplane.
“Gear down!” “64 GREEN!”
Daniel Hernandez Actually it has 32. I was exaggerating. But from a distance it looks like a lot more. I didn’t get to see it land, but I saw it on the ground.
😂 Not many people get the "x green" gag. You must be a fellow airman! Cheers
It would still be three green. You don't count tires but independently moving mechanisms. Or four, I think the front has a double set.
@@rhallnapa i dont want to imagine stress of the rear tire when touchdown, it either has to have deep softer springs to spread weight..... wh what do I know, this thing should not even be able to fly.
@@DrWhom yep.Two front gear.
Holly Hell, what a Monster bird, 40 years old and still undisputed monster and still cruising the sky !!!!!
I was a ramp agent at Washington Dulles from 1992-1994 and the Antonov was there often so it didn’t go completely dormant. It was awesome to watch it take off.
Long alive Mriya, you’re records will never be forgotten by the history of aviation…
"The Antonov can transport exceptionally large loads" *Loads giant Siemens container*
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Died laughing 😂😂😂
She loads ants too
We have good humor. We should all hang out.
@@jamessheppard4372 keep trying man. Keep trying. . . 😄
RIP a legend of aviation
Exclusive legend
I was a flight instructor in a piper warrior in Dubai in 2005/6 when I had the privilege of crossing this machine in terminal 2. Does make you feel small. Blessed. I’m flying a 320 now and I have never felt so small till date in front any other machine than her. I remember them taking 5 minutes at the holding point to do whatever they had to do. My student and I didn’t complain. We had front row seats from p4 taxiway
RIP. Got to see it up close while working at an airport in 2012.
Thank you Welt for this video. The An-225 is a magnificent piece of machinery lovingly cared for by what seems to be a very professional team of people. Hats off to all of them as well as the designers.
I visited this plane in Le Bourget - France. The space shuttle Bourane was on it. A huge machine.
Myria felt like everybody’s dream🥺 she was a true beauty.
Great video! RIP... :( Hope you will come back again after the war, Mriya.
Seeing... still working on believing! a true masterpiece! A rare gem from the past, yet still manages to outclass everything else today!
6:00 TRULY MAJESTIC 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
The most stupid war has destroyed the masterpiece of engineering
RIP Mryia, You Will Never Be Forgotten
Antonov airplane Antonov airlines Antonov pilot
Antonov Junior (Pilot's son)
That's the first requirement to be antonov pilot
Only an Antonov pilot knows what an Antonov loadmaster wants?/!! wait.... what??
Antonov Flight engineers too
Antonov airport
Love the suspense: "Do it on time or the next time we will call other airplane able to lift 700...never mind, take your time..."
I have loved this plane since I was a young man in the early 70's and watching this has blown me away, I love it.
Please complete / finish the 2nd AN225 and bring the legend back to life !! ✈✈
Legends never die!
I am Antonov, I work for Antonov and I fly Antonov
Glory To The Great Soviet Union! The Soviet was so strong that it took only the Soviet to defeat the Soviet.
@@art_means_artificial they did
And you are
He is bigger than his counterpart the US C5 Galaxy and the AN125
I am Nissan, I work for Nissan and I drive Nissan
An-225 - When you want to turn a bunch of grown men into 12 year old boys, accept no substitute.
I'd sure as shit be like a giddy little school girl working on this puppy!
Amen!! As a 27 year vet Aircraft Engineer... She's a very special bird this one... look at her records!! holy hell she's lifted Locomotives!!!
Hahaha... 👍
@@steveblackbird5174 j
RIP you beautiful angel. Rest above the heavens.
RIP TO THIS LEGEND!!
Crew: 'just another day at work' Narrator: 'if they can't fix this door, it's the end of the world
American shows. They make it dramatic even though it's unnecessary.
I hade to stop watching
such exaggeration is so german
I would love to see that Aircraft in person.Jaw Dropping for sure ..
I watched land in hoston a few years ago. Its big
I've see it with the Buran attached on top of it in 1988 back in Kyiv when I used to live there - amazing.
Been upclose to the An-124 and that is already huge.
@@tmkongen An-124 I remember flying over Kyiv with a Mriya's (An-225) wing attached on top of it. Wing was made in Kazakhstan.
I was fortunate to see it at an international air show about 20 years ago. We were able to walk through, with both ramps down. They had a 4 isle exhibition gallery inside showing its history and some of it's commercial and humanitarian exploits. It just leaves you in awe. It was parked up next to C5 Galaxy and a poor C130 and both looked tiny next to it.
RIP King of the sky 🥺
Cuando vino a chile tuve la suerte de poder ir a verlo en vivo y en directo con amigos, pasó por arriba de nuestras cabezas y fue impresionante. Una lastima que por un conflicto mueran estas obras maestras de la ingeniería.
I had a great opportunity to see this great giant during taking off at the Riga airport. It is just massive!
Team work at its best. Kudos for the Project Manager to be on top of every detail. The entire crew commitment was awesome and a lot to say about the plane itself. Old Soviet technology that didn't die and that is being wisely used for a mammoth project like this one. You kept me on wide alert at all times. Great job for the entire crew!
Team work makes the dream work
You will never be forgotten AN-225.
RIP ANTONOV lots of love from IN🇮🇳
Will miss seeing this beast at Prestwick Thank you for sparking my interest in aeroplanes all those years ago
I've seen it 6 times in Memphis TN, maybe it was 5 times, either way its not enough. Its BIG. Went on it once.
You lucky SOB
My friend says this plane usually lands at Bangor, ME airport to refuel. And once it landed at Portsmouth NH Pease airport, which has the longest runway in the States, as far as I know.
me living in knoxville-
Wow, any idea why the 225 lands there so frequently?
I would love to know if it will find to the DMV over day!! I'd love to see it
Out of the sadness I'm happy about one thing. The 225 never crashed or got hit by a s.a.m. It ran 30 years safely around the globe. It even woke me up out of a sound sleep (landing, below 5000ft ) in late december 2021.
amen dude
I remember leaving a comment here 8 months ago, being fairly interested in the topic, not knowing that within less than a year, this plane would be no more. It's kind of shocking.
It would be a terrible loss for Ukraine and for the engineers.😔
as yoda said "there is another" they do have a 2nd an225 that they partial built 65% completed, has been in storage for like 20 years
@@thabg007 Yeah I heard about that, but I'm more concerned about the status of the blueprints.
34:20 the runway is JUST 4000m long. Bish please this is probably the longest ones in a freakin juggle
This plane is massive, it can't land at any traditional run of the mill national Airports, and not even at some international airports It needs very very long runways.
@@longnamedude3947 And a runway that can support that massive weight without damage too
@@Shade_Tree_Mechanic That too, alongside the necessary support in place to tackle any potential incidents, which if one of these things crashed would be a massive fire to deal with. Most airports that handle this thing are used because they are the only airports that can handle it. It's difficult to gauge how big it really is until you see it next to an Airbus A380, and then you see that next to a Sessna or small twin engine Honda private jet. I mean it is so big you can fit a shuttle on top, that is impressive.
you should make your own aircraft.
@@longnamedude3947 The Boeing 747-SP did it YEARS before this one did...and the 747 is quite a bit smaller while the U.S. Space Shuttle was BIGGER than the Soviets' Buran Space Shuttle. The Buran did not have its own main rocket engines, either, whereas the U.S. Shuttle has 3 main rocket engines. Now, don't get me wrong, I am DEFINITELY NOT knocking this amazing machine!! But, credit where it's due!! The 747 is smaller than this and it hauled a bigger space shuttle on its back than this did.
The background music makes me feel like I'm watching The Dark Knight xD
Joe Lam I’ve been playing so much Batman
I’m really surprised they didn’t just throw the Soviet anthem in the background for the whole time.
@@xbris117 well it was produced by Germans
Best BG music
Background music is from KGF chapter 1 movie
Really impressive how well it held together and how strong it was sad to see it leave but hope to see it flying again in the future
Rest in Peace Mriya... Legend of the sky ❤️✨
My dad worked in airfreight when I was a kid and his company used this these planes to transport trucks and shipments of all other kinds to Ukraine. My brothers and I got to go out to the airport cargo area multiple times, get on the plane, learn about it from the pilots, one of my older brother got to drive a truck onto it one time. Watching it land and take off was so amazing. Great memories I’ll always have.
You're lucky..
I was at minute 26 when I realized I should've been sleeping instead of watching a youtube video, and I didn't regret it lol
Agreed!! LOL!! It's 04:38 AM right now, for me, HAHAHA
With great respect to the pilots who flew this beast. Hats off to you Sir and I admire you to no end. Incredible plane. Very sad for its demise. War is so unfair.
RIP you beautiful beast! Hope you're reborn soon! ❤️
The an225 is one hell of a plane. I wish that second build had been completed
After every election Ukrainian authorities wish that too. But there is one problem: the second one is not needed.
@@dimamesei1823 the plane is 33 years old, a new one will be needed soon I think!
@@rachelmclaughlin1491 this aged well
RIP 225 you’ll be truly missed by many aviation enthusiasts
Sadly, I have never and can never see the plane in real life anymore. Hopefully this plane can someday be rebuilt again
well their is a second 1 that they never finished building yoda: "there is another"
Antonov was a legendary plane His dignity will stay here forever
her*
@@bbbnuy3945😂 hahaha! I absolutely ❤ how people are now correcting the pronouns of a *plane* now 😅 now that’ll trigger the conservative freakoids!
nope its not culture wars... smh but history instead: "Much of aviation has a history in Nautical terms, lore... and law. Ships were referred to as "she" perhaps for one of the following reasons The latin word for Ship is "Navis" which is a feminine noun Or perhaps mostly male ship owners would name their ships after/for their (invariably female) loved ones. Ships were often dedicated to godesses, or women of significance in order to bestow on them good luck when seafaring." the more u noe..
19:17 you know he's the real deal when he wears those bad boys
Well spotted, blyad
@@fluffigverbimmelt LOL, "blyad", hahahaha...yes, I know what it means.
Wow, I knew about this plane, but I didn't know that there is only ONE of them! My wife saw this monster land once, said it was unbelievably huge.
That's what she said... Sorry, couldn't help myself
You sure she was talking about the 'plane ?
Bet you never gotten that kind of praise from her😏 jk...
Y’all are killing me😂🤣😂🤣
She have seen several planes for sure.
Rest in piece antonov 225 you were a legend
Rip such a great beast
Soviet technology. still holding up!!! what a plane
With maintenance, of course. That plane is special. It isn't mass produced.
Literally nothing special about a plane from the 80's still flying...
Rodolfo, o geriatra Enough of the world “literally”
@@RodolfoGeriatra Meanwhile at Boeing...
Y'all wrong. Stratolaunch is the largest plane in the world. it classifies as a planesince it carries bombs like antonov is a freighter
I am so proud right now! I work for Siemens in the U.S. as a Project Manager. I cannot wait to share this video with my team on tomorrow! Great video!
Thank you for your dedicated hard work as a project manager because wonderful people like you make this world a better place! I enjoyed this video even though I’m not a pilot or engineer.
@@DeathValleyDazed thank you so much!!! Please be safe out there in this world.
May your spirit fly to the highest heavens, Mriya. You were my favorite Sky Titan. I can only hope in the future there is a chance for her powerful revival to rule the skies and the runway again. She was the perfect flying machine... never to be replicated again.
I hope this plane will be rebuilt
Antonov 225 is really amazing plane. I am proud of it
This plane just landed in KLIA Malaysia yesterday, and the sound break the news in Malaysia and Indonesia 😂😭
I'm from Indonesia, I think I missed the news. Welp, local medias aren't into aviation I guess
In 2018, n was the 3rd time in Msia
RIP Antonov "Big Boy" An-255!
4000 metres is actually a fairly long runway by international standards, well within the planes limits. The 225 operated from airports with runways around 3000 metres.