The dream of heavy lift is not dead. In late 2022, Antonov confirmed plans to rebuild the An-225, with estimated costs topping $500 million. While its return is a long-term goal, Antonov currently focuses on its fleet of An-124 Ruslan
Because the An-990 is an community-built modification, specific details vary slightly across packages. However, the most popular iteration—the —features numbers that completely dwarf any aircraft built by human hands. Fictional Specification Real-World Comparison ( An-225 Mriya ) Maximum Takeoff Weight 6,000 tonnes (13.2 million lbs) ~600 tonnes (1.32 million lbs) Powerplant Custom GE-990-480 Turbofans Progress D-18T Turbofans Thrust Per Engine 480,000 lbf (2,135 kN) ~51,600 lbf (229.5 kN) Payload Capacity ~2,250 tonnes 250 tonnes Flight Dynamics and Pilot Guidelines in X-Plane antonov an 990
: 3 times larger than the real-world Antonov An-225 Mriya . ✈️ Real-World Context The dream of heavy lift is not dead
The actual Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov is famous for building some of the largest real planes in history. However, the An-990 is physically impossible to construct or fly with current modern technology and is strictly intended for simulator amusement. However, the An-990 is physically impossible to construct
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This article explores the origin, staggering fictional specifications, and digital legacy of the Antonov An-990. The Origin of a Digital Giant