Antonov An-225 Mriya
The Antonov An-225 Mriya was a Ukrainian-built cargo aircraft designed to transport extremely heavy and oversized loads.
Also known as: An-225, Mriya aircraft
How big is it?
84 m · overall length
Also 275.6 ft
Overall length · specified
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Antonov An-225 Mriya vs Football pitch: length comparison
The length of a football pitch is about 1.25 times the overall length of the Antonov An-225 Mriya.
The Antonov An-225 Mriya was a Ukrainian-built cargo aircraft designed to transport extremely heavy and oversized loads.
A football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
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Antonov An-225 Mriya
Overall length: 84 m; specified.
The An-225 measured 84 m long with an 88.4 m wingspan and maximum takeoff mass around 640 t. The unique aircraft was destroyed in 2022.
The marked overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Football pitch
Length: 105 m; recommended.
105 × 68 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 84 m
We compare the overall length of the Antonov An-225 Mriya. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
The An-225 measured 84 m long with an 88.4 m wingspan and maximum takeoff mass around 640 t. The unique aircraft was destroyed in 2022.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 88.4 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 640 t | Not recorded | specified | |
| 792 km/h | 720 km/h to 846 km/h | specified |
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