Introducing the Antonov An-225: The World's Biggest Plane

The video discusses the Antonov An-225 Mriya, originally designed to transport the Soviet Union's Bahrain space shuttle. After being mothballed, it was redesigned and demonstrated its capabilities at Hostamel Airport. The aircraft can carry 250 tons, powered by six turbofan engines, and is the largest aircraft to take off more than once. Built by the Antonov Design Bureau, it shares components with the AN-24 to reduce costs. The public in Kiev inspected the aircraft, and there are rumors of its use by the European Space Agency.

What was the original purpose of the Antonov An-225 Mriya?

• To act as a cargo ship for maritime transport

• To be used as a military bomber

• To serve as a commercial passenger aircraft

• To transport the Soviet Union's Buran space shuttle

How much cargo can the Mriya carry?

• 250 tons

• 200 tons

• 150 tons

• 100 tons

What is the range of the Mriya when fully loaded?

• 3000 kilometers

• 7500 kilometers

• 4500 kilometers

• 6000 kilometers

Which design bureau is responsible for the creation of the Mriya?

• Antonov Design Bureau

• Boeing

• Lockheed Martin

• Airbus

What is a rumored future application for the Mriya?

• Launching the unmanned British hotel

• Serving as a luxury passenger aircraft

• Used as a mobile command center

• Being converted into a flying hospital