First Flight (An-225) 21 December 1988, (An-225 with Buran) 13 May 1989 Service Entry originally 1989, returned to service in 2001
CREW: six: pilot, co-pilot, four cabin crew
PASSENGERS: 70
ESTIMATED COST: $300 million [2005$]
DIMENSIONS: Length 275.58 ft (84.00 m) Wingspan 290.00 ft (88.40 m) Height 59.67 ft (18.20 m) Wing Area 9,742 ft2 (905.00 m2)
WEIGHTS: Empty 628,315 lb (285,000 kg) Max Takeoff 1,322,750 lb (600,000 kg) Fuel Capacity 661,375 lb (300,000 kg) Max Payload internal: 440,925 lb (200,000 kg), external: 551,150 lb (250,000 kg)
PROPULSION: Powerplant six Lotarev D-18T turbofans Thrust 309,540 lb (1,377 kN)
PERFORMANCE: Max Level Speed at altitude: 530 mph (850 km/h) cruise speed: 495 mph (800 km/h) Range typical: 2,430 nm (4,500 km) ferry: 8,310 nm (15,400 km)