| Feature | Antonov An-225 "Mriya" | Antonov An-990 (Concept) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 84 m | 98 m | | Wingspan | 88.4 m | 102 m | | Max Takeoff Weight | 640 tons | 1,100 tons | | Payload | 250 tons | 500+ tons | | Engines | 6 x D-18T | 6 x D-18T-5 (Upgraded) | | Range (max payload) | 4,000 km | 3,200 km | | Cargo Hold Volume | 1,300 m³ | 2,500 m³ |
The single greatest operational hurdle for the An-225 was loading cargo from the nose. The An-990’s conceptual "best feature" was a allowing the aircraft to "kneel" and lower the cargo floor to standard truck height (1.2 meters). The nose door would slide over the cockpit, not hinge up, allowing a straight, 8-meter-wide tunnel for cargo. antonov an990 best
: Antonov's actual focus remains on maintaining its existing fleet, such as the An-124 Ruslan , and rebuilding the destroyed An-225 Mriya . Comparison: The An-990 vs. Real Antonov Legends | Feature | Antonov An-225 "Mriya" | Antonov