FS25 Antonov An-225 v1.0
The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft, recognized as the heaviest and most powerful aircraft ever flown. Designed by the Antonov Design Bureau, it represents a significant advancement in heavy-payload logistics.
Engineering and Design Specifications
Design Origin: Derived from the An-124 Ruslan heavy-lift platform, the An-225 was engineered specifically for the transport of the Soviet Buran space shuttle and Energia rocket components.
Operational Metrics:
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 640 metric tons (705 short tons).
Configuration: Hexa-engine configuration (6 × Progress D-18T turbofan engines).
Payload Capacity: Optimized for out-of-gauge (oversized) cargo, including industrial infrastructure (e.g., 130-ton power generators, railway locomotives).
