The Biggest plane of the world arrived this morning (09:36) in Athens International airport (route Almaty - Athens). Antonov 225 or ”Mriya” which means dream in Ukrainian carried protective equipment for Greek medical personnel.

The unloading process started at 10: 00 AM and finished at 21:00 AM local times. The massive cargo plane is scheduled to depart tomorrow morning at 10:00(Local).

Update : new ETD 12:10 Local

Some of the planes unique Specs :

General characteristics (source Wikipedia)

Crew: 6 Length: 84 m (275 ft 7 in)
Wingspan: 88.4 m (290 ft 0 in)
Height: 18.1 m (59 ft 5 in)
Wing area: 905 m2 (9,740 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 8.6 Empty weight: 285,000 kg (628,317 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 640,000 kg (1,410,958 lb)
Fuel capacity: more than 300,000 kg (661,000 lb)[59]
Cargo hold – volume 1,300 m3 (46,000 cu ft), 43.35 m (142.2 ft) long × 6.4 m (21 ft) wide × 4.4 m (14 ft) tall

Powerplant: 6 × Progress D-18T turbofans, 229.5 kN (51,600 lbf) thrust each

Performance

Maximum speed: 850 km/h (530 mph, 460 kn)
Cruise speed: 800 km/h (500 mph, 430 kn)
Range: 15,400 km (9,600 mi, 8,300 nmi) with maximum fuel;
range with 200 tonnes payload: 4,000 km (2,500 mi)
Service ceiling: 11,000 m (36,000 ft) Wing loading: 662.9 kg/m2 (135.8 lb/sq ft)
Thrust/weight: 0.234

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