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delboy271155
#1 Posted : 07 August 2015 18:32:21
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Hi All,BigGrin

Just driving into work last night at caught sight of the "Antonov" parked up at the airport cargo area.(Pic below)

This is the smaller of the "Antonov" aircraft as I`m led to believe the larger six engine version now only lands at Manchester.


Some stats for the larger 225 version:

Each of the six engines produce 51,590 pounds of thrust.
16 of it`s 32 wheels are used for steering.
Nearly the size of a football pitch.
Maximum take-off weight over a million pounds

Here`s a link to some pics/ video of the much bigger version that can swallow up a 737.

Antonov 225

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ModelMania
#2 Posted : 07 August 2015 21:20:06

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Not many people get to see that one Del - well spotted. Bet that and the 225 are awesome to watch take-off and land?! Cool ThumpUp


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#3 Posted : 07 August 2015 23:18:41
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ModelMania wrote:
Not many people get to see that one Del - well spotted. Bet that and the 225 are awesome to watch take-off and land?! Cool ThumpUp


Kev BigGrin


Hi Kev,

Getting to see this on the ground is a bit easier for me, it visits where I work.Cool

Getting to see take-off or landing not so easy, but working on it.LOL

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