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Analysis: Could Ukraine rebuild the iconic An-225 Myria?
KYIV, UKRAINE — When Russia launched a massive military campaign against Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, the Antonov An-225, the world's largest aircraft, was under regular maintenance at Hostomel Airport near Kyiv. At that time, Antonov's engineers and technicians were in a rush to make the giant freighter ready to fly to a safer place. But they were late. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I'm sure Lockheed could be persuaded to work with them. The Pentagon would probably love to have a super heavy lifter in its fleet.
Becuase of the current events, i think that they can, it just might be delayed. The AN225 Is huge so it takes a while let alone the war.
俄乌战争乌军误炸机场结果AN-225就没了
You know the Russians did that partly out of spite. Of course, I can understand that they wouldn't want it available to fly and support the Ukraine, but they could just take out the airstrip to make her dormant. I'm guessing the russians will never want to use her for anything after they rebuild, they made that clear. But one of the biggest disasters in airline history in my opinion. She really was a dream. I guess that's what war is really about, just breaking down everyone around you with your hate.
Better a new and renovated model.
I think I know where they could snag some engineers if they need them...