Saturday, July 09, 2005
Steve's Video Of The Day: Another "Cossack" Take-Off!!
I published a post with video entitled Steve's Video Of The Day: "Cossack" Take-Off!! on June 10. Well, I have found another great take-off video. I love the Antonov 225, the "Beast from the East"! The brilliance of Russian aircraft designers shines through. Listen as the sound of 6 Lotarev turbofans (D-18T engines at 51,590 lb thrust each) spool up. Watch as the wings flex upward and stiffen for take-off. I get a "woody" watching and hearing this aircraft perform!!
VIDEO - Another "Cossack" Take-Off!!
SPECIFICATIONS
Official Name: An-225, Mriya
Wingspan: 290 ft.
Length: 275 ft. 7 in.
Height: 59 ft. 8-1/2 in.
Cargo Hold: Length: 141 ft.; Width: 21 ft.; Height: 14 ft. 5-1/4 in.
Engines: Six ZMKB Progress Lotarev D-18T turbofans each producing 51,590 lb. of thrust
Crew: 7
Max Takeoff Weight: 1,322,750 lb.
Max Payload: 551,150 lb.
Cruising Speed: 497 mph
Max Speed: 528 mph
Range With Max Payload: 2813 miles
Range With Max Fuel: 9625 miles
The "Beast from the East"!
VIDEO - Another "Cossack" Take-Off!!
SPECIFICATIONS
Official Name: An-225, Mriya
Wingspan: 290 ft.
Length: 275 ft. 7 in.
Height: 59 ft. 8-1/2 in.
Cargo Hold: Length: 141 ft.; Width: 21 ft.; Height: 14 ft. 5-1/4 in.
Engines: Six ZMKB Progress Lotarev D-18T turbofans each producing 51,590 lb. of thrust
Crew: 7
Max Takeoff Weight: 1,322,750 lb.
Max Payload: 551,150 lb.
Cruising Speed: 497 mph
Max Speed: 528 mph
Range With Max Payload: 2813 miles
Range With Max Fuel: 9625 miles
The "Beast from the East"!
