AN 225 “Mriya” – how long is the second aircraft ready — Ukraine
Construction is almost complete.
The second An-225 Mriya aircraft is 70% ready. There is a fuselage and a wing – these are the main and most valuable parts of the aircraft.
Dmytro Antonov, the commander of the largest transport aircraft “Mriya” and “Ruslan”, announced this on the “KYIV24” broadcast.
This was done back in 1990, but was kept. It was intended for another plane.
“If it weren't for the collapse of the Union, we would have had two planes in a few years. That was the plan, but it didn't come true. We kept the second plane all these 30 years, it's in good condition. And it's possible to build it. We need to complete it – make 30 % of the work: to equip the new aircraft with equipment,” noted Antonov.
We will remind you that the “Antonov” enterprise has completed all urgent works and will continue the restoration of the world's largest aircraft “Mriya” after the end of hostilities. Now the company has focused its resources on…
