A Dream in Progress | Rebuilding the Second Antonov AN-225 Plane #shorts #Aviation #antonov
56The Antonov An-225 Mriya, the worldβs largest cargo aircraft, destroyed during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine at Hostomel Airport, is the focus of ambitious rebuilding efforts. Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have vowed to resurrect the iconic plane, symbolizing national resilience. The project aims to complete a second, partially built An-225 airframe, stored since the Soviet era, estimated at 60-70% complete. Antonov Company has salvaged parts from the wrecked Mriya, with design work underway at a secret location. The rebuild cost is estimated at $500 million to $3 billion, with funding challenges prompting international partnerships and crowdfunding, including $3 million from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 sales. Despite progress, construction is paused until the war ends, with experts citing logistical hurdles, such as outdated Soviet components. The new Mriya aims to be lighter and more powerful, preserving its legacy as a global aviation marvel. #shorts #antonov #antonov225 #aviation #war #ukraine #russian #Mriya
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