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The new life of Mriya, or how to restore the legendary Ukrainian aircraft
An-225 "Mriya" aircraft It's known all over the world. It was the largest lifting aircraft in the history of world aviation. Unfortunately, I'm talking about it in the past tense, because Mriya is no more. It was destroyed by Russian troops when they bombed Gostomel airport in February 2022.
How did it happen and is there any chance of ever restoring the iconic plane? Today's edition. "Site" He'll answer all the questions.
The An-225 Gostomel airport was one of the first serious objects that fell under the distribution of Russian troops. He was on the offensive line of the occupiers in Kiev. Therefore, it was almost impossible to avoid destruction. In addition, this goal is a tasty piece for enemies.
Antonov Airport is unique in its kind. On its runway it was possible to take the heaviest aircraft. It was believed that Russian troops were planning to capture it. And then put their transport planes there. This would help the enemy transport military equipment and fighters. But the situation is different.
Fighting for Gostomel airport began on the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite the large number of enemy helicopters, Ukrainian troops managed to temporarily recapture the airport and destroy Russian troops. However, the media in Russia gave people completely different information. That's usually the case, though.
One way or another, there were no losses from Ukraine. And the main one was the destruction of the An-225 aircraft, which the authorities announced on February 27. At the beginning of the war, the facility was repaired. He was in a hangar and physically unable to leave the airport.
The destruction of the "Mriya" shocked all Ukrainians. The plane was a real pride for the country, since there is simply no such thing in the world anymore. Unfortunately, it is so destroyed that it can no longer be restored. However, Ukrainian designers are already developing a detailed plan for the creation of a new Mriya.
The General Director of the state concern Ukroboronprom commented on the situation in April 2022. According to Yuri Gusev, there are several options for creating an aircraft. Specialists of the Gostomel airport have already studied what remains of the old Mriya.
At the moment, it is known that in the new production it will be possible to use the old tail part and several engines. The new aircraft is expected to be much more functional. The destroyed An-225 has set more than 200 world records. Developers want to improve the past.
It will take a lot of money to build a new Mriya. The exact amount is not yet known. However, according to preliminary data, will have to spend from 700 million to 1 billion dollars. The war in Ukraine is not over yet. It is difficult to imagine how much time and money it will take to rebuild the destroyed cities and villages. So, the construction of the aircraft is not yet in question.
Nevertheless, this issue is being discussed at the highest levels. The construction of the An-225 will definitely involve international partners. Moreover, it is possible to create an aerospace coalition to solve this problem.
When we talk about the uniqueness of the "Mriya", there is no room for exaggeration. An-225 was operated for more than 30 years. And during this time he managed to show himself in all its glory. Chief pilot of the aircraft Dmitry Antonov flew 1500 hours, having visited different parts of the world.
With the help of Mriya, generators for power plants, huge blades for windmills and even animals were transported. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the plane was carrying coronavirus medical supplies and other humanitarian aid.
Dmitry Antonov says that in recent years, the aircraft has received a lot of attention. The arrival of Mriya to any foreign airport was a real event. People gathered just to look at her with one eye. The An-225 was greeted with admiration.
The captain emphasizes: Ukraine needs a plane. This is not about commercial gain, but about the restoration of one of the main symbols of the Ukrainian people. When the news about the destroyed An-225 appeared on the Internet, the Ukrainians unanimously declared: “Our life is not to be known!”
The Ukrainian dream cannot be destroyed. Today it unites all the people of Ukraine. Each of them dreams of a quick victory in this terrible war. Let this day come soon!
How did it happen and is there any chance of ever restoring the iconic plane? Today's edition. "Site" He'll answer all the questions.
The An-225 Gostomel airport was one of the first serious objects that fell under the distribution of Russian troops. He was on the offensive line of the occupiers in Kiev. Therefore, it was almost impossible to avoid destruction. In addition, this goal is a tasty piece for enemies.
Antonov Airport is unique in its kind. On its runway it was possible to take the heaviest aircraft. It was believed that Russian troops were planning to capture it. And then put their transport planes there. This would help the enemy transport military equipment and fighters. But the situation is different.
Fighting for Gostomel airport began on the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite the large number of enemy helicopters, Ukrainian troops managed to temporarily recapture the airport and destroy Russian troops. However, the media in Russia gave people completely different information. That's usually the case, though.
One way or another, there were no losses from Ukraine. And the main one was the destruction of the An-225 aircraft, which the authorities announced on February 27. At the beginning of the war, the facility was repaired. He was in a hangar and physically unable to leave the airport.
The destruction of the "Mriya" shocked all Ukrainians. The plane was a real pride for the country, since there is simply no such thing in the world anymore. Unfortunately, it is so destroyed that it can no longer be restored. However, Ukrainian designers are already developing a detailed plan for the creation of a new Mriya.
The General Director of the state concern Ukroboronprom commented on the situation in April 2022. According to Yuri Gusev, there are several options for creating an aircraft. Specialists of the Gostomel airport have already studied what remains of the old Mriya.
At the moment, it is known that in the new production it will be possible to use the old tail part and several engines. The new aircraft is expected to be much more functional. The destroyed An-225 has set more than 200 world records. Developers want to improve the past.
It will take a lot of money to build a new Mriya. The exact amount is not yet known. However, according to preliminary data, will have to spend from 700 million to 1 billion dollars. The war in Ukraine is not over yet. It is difficult to imagine how much time and money it will take to rebuild the destroyed cities and villages. So, the construction of the aircraft is not yet in question.
Nevertheless, this issue is being discussed at the highest levels. The construction of the An-225 will definitely involve international partners. Moreover, it is possible to create an aerospace coalition to solve this problem.
When we talk about the uniqueness of the "Mriya", there is no room for exaggeration. An-225 was operated for more than 30 years. And during this time he managed to show himself in all its glory. Chief pilot of the aircraft Dmitry Antonov flew 1500 hours, having visited different parts of the world.
With the help of Mriya, generators for power plants, huge blades for windmills and even animals were transported. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the plane was carrying coronavirus medical supplies and other humanitarian aid.
Dmitry Antonov says that in recent years, the aircraft has received a lot of attention. The arrival of Mriya to any foreign airport was a real event. People gathered just to look at her with one eye. The An-225 was greeted with admiration.
The captain emphasizes: Ukraine needs a plane. This is not about commercial gain, but about the restoration of one of the main symbols of the Ukrainian people. When the news about the destroyed An-225 appeared on the Internet, the Ukrainians unanimously declared: “Our life is not to be known!”
The Ukrainian dream cannot be destroyed. Today it unites all the people of Ukraine. Each of them dreams of a quick victory in this terrible war. Let this day come soon!
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