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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2020
  • With the six powerful engines, loads of up to 250 tons are no problem for the Antonov An-225. The plane was originally intended to take the Soviet Buran space shuttle back from its landing site to the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan. After the end of the space program, Antonov Airlines converted the An-225 into a cargo plane. The next order: the transport of twelve electrical transformers from Chile across the Andes to Bolivia with twelve flights in just four weeks.
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  • @mr.pokayoka5449
    @mr.pokayoka5449 2 роки тому +1722

    So sad to see that this masterpiece of engineering has left this world due to conflict. Something i'd never expected to see in my life...

    • @juliusnepos6013
      @juliusnepos6013 2 роки тому +12

      Yeah

    • @radudeATL
      @radudeATL 2 роки тому +8

      Indeed. Just unreal…

    • @vkobevk
      @vkobevk 2 роки тому +3

      well it just join arecibo telescope fate

    • @ivankojnok815
      @ivankojnok815 2 роки тому +5

      is it for certain that she is damaged or destroyed ?

    • @khairulusacc3550
      @khairulusacc3550 2 роки тому +24

      @@ivankojnok815 its been confirmed destroyed. Theres a image in youtube news which show its signature 6 engines still intact but its fuselage completely destroyed.

  • @AG-kp8es
    @AG-kp8es 2 роки тому +1814

    Rest In Peace Mriya. You will be remembered by all aviation enthusiasts around the world.

    • @pre-dawnraid9037
      @pre-dawnraid9037 2 роки тому +45

      Rest in pieces........

    • @kazikhurshed53
      @kazikhurshed53 2 роки тому +22

      Yes mriya you will have a speacial place in our heart rest in piece

    • @johnwendellsilverioviernes5524
      @johnwendellsilverioviernes5524 2 роки тому +3

      @@pre-dawnraid9037 lol

    • @riflebird4842
      @riflebird4842 2 роки тому +7

      Its a very sad moments

    • @gijs_k3737
      @gijs_k3737 2 роки тому +16

      New satellite images of Hostomel shows that the roof in front of the hangar is heavily damaged, but that the tail of the 225 is still intact. I am going to assume that the rest of the plane is heavily damaged, but by the looks of it it has not (yet) been burned to the ground as previously claimed. So who knows... Maybe there is still a chance it can be repaired despite that being completely uneconomical

  • @koro_sonya
    @koro_sonya 2 роки тому +704

    In eastern Japan earthquake, An-225 transported massive supplies and concrete pump to Japan. It saved literally thousands lives.
    So many air enthusiasts in Japan loved An-225.
    Rest in peace, Mriya.
    Hope you'll get repaired and fly again.

    • @BurbonUFA
      @BurbonUFA 2 роки тому +4

      Learn to finish reading before making a statement. Rest in peace what? You talk about the unfinished Mriya? Because the one that is on this video is completely alright and remains outside Ukraine right now

    • @rainfall2880
      @rainfall2880 2 роки тому +81

      @@BurbonUFA How about you learn to read before saying it to other you hypocrite. The plane in this video is the plane that got destroyed. Educate yourself

    • @arlanc8215
      @arlanc8215 2 роки тому +27

      @@BurbonUFA look, i get it, we were all in denial at first, but eventually you to will see the images of this exact plane destroyed in its hangar

    • @Limosethe
      @Limosethe 2 роки тому +1

      @@BurbonUFA Yes, we're all sad

    • @willwin4744
      @willwin4744 2 роки тому +7

      Let’s hope they use the 2nd airframe and the plane will be able to save more lives

  • @Parnell50
    @Parnell50 2 роки тому +652

    I'm just here to pay my respects... She was a marvel of engineering

    • @BurbonUFA
      @BurbonUFA 2 роки тому +3

      Learn to finish reading before making a statement. Rest in peace what? You talk about the unfinished Mriya? Because the one that is on this video is completely alright and remains outside Ukraine right now

    • @Lokoboy1710TV
      @Lokoboy1710TV 2 роки тому +15

      @@BurbonUFA only one was ever built and it was all over the news in pieces and you say this LOL Learn to do your research before trying to correct someone else.

    • @orcinusapple7343
      @orcinusapple7343 2 роки тому +8

      @@BurbonUFA lmao the completely built one was destroyed, in case you haven't seen up-to-date pictures yet. Unfinished one may have been destroyed as well. Not confirmed, but the place where it's at was videoed on fire.

    • @pauloravena1298
      @pauloravena1298 2 роки тому

      @@orcinusapple7343 don't waste time replying to that idiot. He/she keeps spamming that same comment all over youtube with videos about the plane.

    • @khatkhon8143
      @khatkhon8143 2 роки тому

      V fccd is

  • @_Just_Some1
    @_Just_Some1 4 роки тому +3845

    Need two of these to pack my wife’s stuff, we’re moving.

  • @aasimyousaf2455
    @aasimyousaf2455 3 роки тому +1250

    40 years old and still the undisputed king of aviation

    • @Marlow925
      @Marlow925 3 роки тому +38

      @Jo Mamma because there is nothing like it or to compare it to. On so many levels. As the documetary stated: the amount of world records this plane broke and holds are staggering. If you're not happy with the term "King", then we can call it the Champion of Aviation :)

    • @thenoisyneighbour
      @thenoisyneighbour 3 роки тому +6

      Only if you fix it every now and then

    • @arkland2010
      @arkland2010 3 роки тому +25

      Fact check: Antonov An-225, first produced 1985 (35 years ago). First test flight December 1988 (32 years ago). Even though it may eventually rule aviation for 40 years or more, it has been flying for 32 years.

    • @abbeyjane1306
      @abbeyjane1306 3 роки тому +6

      Maria would be a Queen

    • @ezekieljason632
      @ezekieljason632 3 роки тому +1

      @woo.nobodys.gives.a.shit

  • @briandawkins1770
    @briandawkins1770 2 роки тому +218

    When I first heard that she had been destroyed, I cried a little. As a military man, I realized that the whole world has lost something very special.

    • @user-ss6co6vj5f
      @user-ss6co6vj5f 2 роки тому

      Yes, destroyed. But the half-finished version.
      The REAL one (working one) - still working on Antonov Delivery. They even maid tweets about that.
      So, kinda funny - then the "Military man" believe all BS, and FAKE NEWS which MSM delivered to him.
      I was in Army - and EVEN I KNOW, how is media is lying (even about my own operations).
      So, you srsly - that dumb, to believe fake news in times of war?!

    • @shannongreene1796
      @shannongreene1796 2 роки тому +8

      No!!! Terrible news. She was a miracle of flight.

    • @user-ss6co6vj5f
      @user-ss6co6vj5f 2 роки тому

      @@shannongreene1796 She (More like - THEY) alive - yes, one was destroyed. But other - are alive and well.
      Even new news from ukraine - stated that as well, as if you don't believe me - as russophobic racist you are. There was 3 half-finished planes - yes, one got destroyed. Other two - alive and well. And even Real working plane - is working and flying too right now. So stfu and don't panic - with An-255 Mriya - all things are okay. Stop panicking, as racist liberal you are.

    • @Gardis72
      @Gardis72 Рік тому +1

      how was it destroyed?

    • @tomeglinton9213
      @tomeglinton9213 Рік тому +3

      @@Gardis72 early stages of the ukraine conflict

  • @asdc2076
    @asdc2076 2 роки тому +38

    Goodbye your majesty, the world of aviation will never forget you! 🥺

  • @ThePete2432
    @ThePete2432 2 роки тому +18

    I was in the USAF, but got to load Myria on 6 occasions and took a trip on her twice… everything about that plane was special and we knew we were lucky to touch it.

    • @Sperry411
      @Sperry411 3 місяці тому +3

      Wow, hats off to you sir and thank you for your service.

  • @Indian59685
    @Indian59685 4 роки тому +318

    It's an Engineering Masterpiece.

    • @PretentiousStuff
      @PretentiousStuff 3 роки тому

      no it's not

    • @Excepticus
      @Excepticus 3 роки тому +30

      @@PretentiousStuff the plane was built in 1988 i dont get why it shouldnt be

    • @rachelmclaughlin1491
      @rachelmclaughlin1491 2 роки тому +9

      @@PretentiousStuff to get a plane this big and heavy off the ground is an achievement in itself, so yes I think it is a engendering masterpiece

    • @Alexander-AAA
      @Alexander-AAA 2 роки тому +2

      @@Excepticus the plane was built by Russian for space program and was supposed to perform only one main task - to carry Russian Space Shuttle named 'Buran' on its back. Therefore, there are two huge humps on top the wing, the mounting points for the Space Shuttle. The Russians refused the shuttle, as well as the Americans, and this aircraft is too bad for other tasks, so it is used very rarely. But still a great achievement.

    • @Excepticus
      @Excepticus 2 роки тому +2

      @@Alexander-AAA it may be used more rarely but it was actually necessary on some missions due to no other plane having enough space

  • @dumindaathukorala5941
    @dumindaathukorala5941 2 роки тому +9

    It's no more. It was left this world ever. We appreciate your service Antonov AN-225.

  • @Sulffur2
    @Sulffur2 2 роки тому +166

    Rest in peace Giant AN-225. this war is a complete shame 😭😭

    • @user-yf2nz7og9z
      @user-yf2nz7og9z Рік тому +5

      Україна будує новий літак AN- 225 .. ))

    • @nikitus8561
      @nikitus8561 Рік тому +2

      ​@@user-yf2nz7og9z не сделает

    • @NobitaNobi-ut5kv
      @NobitaNobi-ut5kv Рік тому +3

      Shame for zelensky

    • @NobitaNobi-ut5kv
      @NobitaNobi-ut5kv Рік тому +1

      ​@@user-yf2nz7og9z it will be destroyed my Russian missiles

    • @bripeck
      @bripeck 8 місяців тому

      Putin is a war crminal and will pay the price in the end.

  • @a_75_devtambe97
    @a_75_devtambe97 3 роки тому +339

    Just imagining the calculation done for designing this plane is mind blowing🤯.
    Hats off to the engineers who designed this plane.

    • @REPOMAN24722
      @REPOMAN24722 2 роки тому +22

      If the USSR was around today I can only imagine the stuff they would come up with. makes you wonder. so much talent wasted.

    • @johnny_eth
      @johnny_eth 2 роки тому +11

      @@REPOMAN24722 They were crazy with their designs, like the Buran+Energia, the ekranoplane, the tsar bomba, the an-225. But the finished products were often patchy, delayed, inefficient and not that useful. Crazy engineering was mostly for propaganda, not something market driven with a real use case.

    • @REPOMAN24722
      @REPOMAN24722 2 роки тому +3

      @@johnny_eth Sometimes yes sometimes no, the Buran was superior to the space shuttle their space stations were ahead of the competition, but the tu-144 was a disaster.

    • @canadianradiochemist4465
      @canadianradiochemist4465 2 роки тому +10

      @@johnny_eth 3:34 the Antonov An-225 was built with a purpose in mind, and not for propaganda

    • @hoblon
      @hoblon 2 роки тому +4

      And all that during the pre-computer era.

  • @tovishitomeiji5383
    @tovishitomeiji5383 2 роки тому +218

    RIP to this engineering marvel. The world will never forget your service. o7

    • @The-Celestial
      @The-Celestial 2 роки тому +3

      it's not fully blown off FFS! It can be repaired and it will fly again! That same Mriya!

    • @orcinusapple7343
      @orcinusapple7343 2 роки тому +3

      @@The-Celestial The front half of the plane and a bit of its right side is pretty much gone. With the war going on, I heavily doubt they'll have time to rebuild her. If so, not anytime soon.

    • @w.ietse_h7443
      @w.ietse_h7443 2 роки тому +1

      @@orcinusapple7343 i believe there is still another one in the making but yet to be finished due to financial problems which is not damaged as far as we know..

    • @orcinusapple7343
      @orcinusapple7343 2 роки тому +1

      @@w.ietse_h7443 unfinished one may be destroyed, although no confirmation yet as far as I know. The place where it’s at was videoed up in flames so who knows.

    • @joemiller2437
      @joemiller2437 2 роки тому

      9

  • @MangoMouse1604
    @MangoMouse1604 2 роки тому +52

    Rest in peace
    Antonov AN-225
    1988 - 2022

  • @Hello-gd6wt
    @Hello-gd6wt 9 місяців тому +2

    Long alive Mriya, you’re records will never be forgotten by the history of aviation…

  • @SpencerHHO
    @SpencerHHO 3 роки тому +161

    I apreciate that the project manager speeds things up by pitching in and doing work rather than micromamaging...

    • @Rasarack0200
      @Rasarack0200 2 роки тому +2

      Must have been pretty stressful being given those deadlines back in the day lol

    • @kevininyanje9110
      @kevininyanje9110 2 роки тому +9

      He shows some true colours of a leader

    • @funnchannel8591
      @funnchannel8591 2 роки тому

      that’s the eastern european style ! that’s why he’s helping

  • @NavidIsANoob
    @NavidIsANoob 3 роки тому +177

    Project manager seems like a really chill guy. He buys a fancy new toolkit for his workers and helps around when necessary.

    • @sreytay5407
      @sreytay5407 3 роки тому +1

      .

    • @deltycordova8683
      @deltycordova8683 3 роки тому

      @@sreytay5407 jjj

    • @keyurd.6315
      @keyurd.6315 3 роки тому +2

      he seems really humble ngl

    • @gehtdianschasau8372
      @gehtdianschasau8372 2 роки тому +3

      I have no reason to doubt that, but you should consider, that he is aware that he is being filmed, and his bosses are propably going to watch it. That fancy new toolkit is nothing compared to the cost of even one hour of one crane. also his crew was surprised about the new tools, so it doesn't seem to happen too often.

    • @mohit_50
      @mohit_50 2 роки тому

      @@gehtdianschasau8372 I was thinking the exact same thing

  • @MultiSeptember28
    @MultiSeptember28 2 роки тому +15

    The most stupid war has destroyed the masterpiece of engineering

  • @shivam_sg
    @shivam_sg 2 роки тому +28

    Its unbelievable that this masterpiece beast was destroyed in War.

  • @anvarisamukhamedov4961
    @anvarisamukhamedov4961 3 роки тому +265

    Very proud to see this plane still fully operational as wings and a lot of body parts were made in my country. Hello from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

    • @SuccessifyApply
      @SuccessifyApply 3 роки тому +6

      Your nice country

    • @diyorarakhmanova6342
      @diyorarakhmanova6342 3 роки тому +3

      I didn't know thattt

    • @Drskopf
      @Drskopf 2 роки тому +8

      @@diyorarakhmanova6342 Antonov Bureau have a sister factory in Tashkent they built more airplanes over there to be used in the Soviet union ( they built plane parts as well). I also heard they built some parts for Boeing and Airbus. Cheers from a Nicaragüense 🇳🇮👋

    • @philipjoseph1509
      @philipjoseph1509 2 роки тому

      @@diyorarakhmanova6342 Hi Friends I from India Mumbai City
      Can our world One side having serious concerns about Climate Recent Floods Forest fires one side Due to Aircraft's burning fuel on flights Is a worry Then
      I SURPRISE new thinkers planning to design Smaller Aircraft for travelling USA like nation having said have Airports every where some 20.000 Which are from lot un-operational due to higher rising fuel cost and its effect on Environment
      My final conclusion here friends Human needs are equally equal across for all of us the same Like very basics Electricity and so on to live or survive
      Solar are vigorously promoted
      The joke is that Going back th this Giant Antonov225 and its beyond my Imaginations Mechanical electrical from Engine to Tyres OMG
      I know AN32 is in service in Indian Air Force and its beauty of pay loads
      What my last question?
      Can we all can operate manage such a Giant Size for Cargo of Boiler's in future needs make to fly by "Solar Powered" Called Specifically or New Terms Coined "Electric Powered Aircraft "
      Do we have STORAGE BATTERIES WITH SOLAR CHARGING" To Power or to Manufacture such a Giant Cargo Aircraft Carrier's for our future needs?
      There are lots of questions in my mind?
      I am seeking answers to my self to know about that for our needs Govt and Its responsibilities to take care of their citizens
      How many organizations with trying their best to meet
      Its not any joke
      But here we some sitting at home giving comments of silly I feel so bad "SORRY FRIENDS FOR MY COMMENTS"
      Have you one ever Designed any project successfully even at school college level felt satisfied hoping you some one day can build Like "Tesla EV's" "Virgin Galactic" for Space Travel I mean friends Our Imagination have that super power to create things of Our Own Better Future Let us think of that INSPIRED BY SUCH BEAUTIFUL VIDEO FILM CREATED FOR US TO VIEW IMAGINE IN EACH ONE OF US CAPACITY TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS HUMANS WELL BEING
      Than giving out silly comments which spoils the very essence of this Video An Educational purpose is defeated is my personal opinion
      We can avoid and be Imaginative Human our future are uncertain only our best knowledge learning will save us all to live in our PEACE A BETTER WORLD PEACEFUL WORLD IF ANY WE LOVE TO LIVE
      Its in our mindset let us never think negative going by this Giant Aircraft Built Operated for 40years Imagine OUR OWN LIFE PERIOD WE LIVE
      What can we each some of us viewed carry forward the message from this history of Aircrafts and the crews taught us
      Peace be with you all Think Positive live in peace
      God Bless you all this video triggered my imaginations of our past gone by our future to come hopes are plenty
      Will we all think and get prepared to meet up our own challenges Thanking this video creator and all of you
      God Bless you all Be Safe take Care

    • @tyoyusuf8501
      @tyoyusuf8501 2 роки тому +4

      Soviet union

  • @jorditribo94
    @jorditribo94 4 роки тому +965

    Captain name: Dimitri Antonov. Obviously!

    • @Carl-LaFong1618
      @Carl-LaFong1618 4 роки тому +71

      and the guy that built the boilers was named, Richard Siemens.

    • @DixieSchizo
      @DixieSchizo 4 роки тому +3

      @@Carl-LaFong1618 can you explain? I dont understand

    • @wobbawobba5057
      @wobbawobba5057 4 роки тому +5

      @@DixieSchizo the cargo box name is siemens

    • @user-kv2sr2hz4h
      @user-kv2sr2hz4h 4 роки тому +31

      Antonov design bureau, aircraft manufacturer, was named after the creator, Oleg Antonov. The captain only has the same lastname, which is widespread in Ukraine.

    • @bangladeshassociation7986
      @bangladeshassociation7986 4 роки тому +15

      DMYTRO ANTONOV

  • @hawkeye681
    @hawkeye681 2 роки тому +20

    Rest In Peace pretty lady. I remember the first time I saw your picture in Aviation Week back in 1988. I got a chill looking at your size and as a US Naval Aviator, was somewhat concerned at your capabilities militarily. But your career as a peaceful giant was such a change in a post Cold War world.
    To the Ukrainian crews, so sorry for this terrible loss. May her sister take her place and fly again some day.

  • @yashgulave8366
    @yashgulave8366 Рік тому +7

    Respect to the Project Manager. Not only did he lend his hand in small tasks here and there when loading the cargo, he literally took the wheel of the forklift when unloading the cargo.

  • @Maniacguy2777
    @Maniacguy2777 4 роки тому +381

    The maker of this beautiful bird hats-off to him. He should be awarded.

    • @Maniacguy2777
      @Maniacguy2777 4 роки тому +36

      @Tanmay Vadhera it's really heart breaking wonderful man passed away he made beautiful heaviest flying beast. May he Rest In Peace. I wish Antonov company to start making beautiful aircrafts again.

    • @Maniacguy2777
      @Maniacguy2777 4 роки тому +8

      @Zulu Romeo Well said bro absolutely true what u said.

    • @StrangerHappened
      @StrangerHappened 4 роки тому +5

      @@Maniacguy2777 Sadly, no chance. Even Airbus' giant plane is now ending.

    • @Maniacguy2777
      @Maniacguy2777 4 роки тому +1

      @@StrangerHappened true and remaining is only Boeing.

    • @StrangerHappened
      @StrangerHappened 4 роки тому +3

      @@Maniacguy2777 Alas, not even Boeing. They do not manufacture planes of An-225/A380 size.

  • @MultiNAYER
    @MultiNAYER 4 роки тому +263

    This plane is incredible. I also want to give a credit to the crew members. They seem to love what they are doing! Even project manager helps his crew members with different tasks that he could stay away from. Additional respect to Ievhen for wearing a Trizub t-shirt.

    • @iambjcincle3991
      @iambjcincle3991 3 роки тому +14

      And to think, they were once our BITTEREST ENEMIES...just look at them (and the rest of the Russian/Ukrainian people)...they just want to live their lives and enjoy themselves like the rest of us do. Thank God saner heads prevailed and war never broke out between us. The Russians and Ukrainians (and many of the other former Soviet people) are just wonderful people. Why the HELL our governments (the IMBECILES that they are) can't get along, STILL, is just beyond me.

    • @paxmowa
      @paxmowa 3 роки тому +7

      All managers like to do stuff when there's cameras or higher-ups around...

    • @oleksandrgryshchenko953
      @oleksandrgryshchenko953 3 роки тому

      @@paxmowa don't talk bollocks

    • @offcourse1738
      @offcourse1738 3 роки тому +5

      governments?? ~70+% of russian people willingly support war against Ukraine. U can see it from their elections results. They understand everything of what their gov. and mil. do. And, the fact, most of them were ******* proud, when (for example) rus. SOF took administrative buildings in Crimea (watch a lot of vids). Nothing to add. Don't write rubbish.

    • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
      @MAGGOT_VOMIT 2 роки тому

      @ 32:33 "C'MON BABY!! LEEFT YOUR BIG ASS FOR SASHA!!" - movie "2012" {0.o}
      😆😂🤣

  • @creazychannel
    @creazychannel 2 роки тому +6

    A few months ago I saw this video and today I came back after it is no more...RIP Mriya

  • @kathleenhavenga3447
    @kathleenhavenga3447 2 роки тому +95

    I had so hoped to see this amazing plane once in my lifetime... Now it's destroyed... Heartbroken for all the victims of war, including this one of a kind magnificent machine...😭😭😭

    • @AmericaVoice
      @AmericaVoice 2 роки тому +5

      If it can the Ukrainians will get it flying even if needs funding outside of Ukraine due to its unique reason. 👌

    • @victorotvertchenko2665
      @victorotvertchenko2665 Рік тому +4

      @@AmericaVoice that plane was not built by Ukrainians, but was built by Soviet Union. Only as a part of bigger country Ukraine will achieve economic power and competencies it had in Soviet times. I hope time is coming for that.

    • @LuisRick76
      @LuisRick76 Рік тому

      @@victorotvertchenko2665 Sure, we hope Ukraine will achieve it as a member of EU, not Russian imperialistic fascists genocidal dictatorship of Putin

    • @Baxter911
      @Baxter911 Рік тому

      Вы еще сможете им полюбоваться, второй самолет уже на завершающей стадии сборки! 🎉❤🎉

  • @IronmanV5
    @IronmanV5 4 роки тому +290

    An-225 - When you want to turn a bunch of grown men into 12 year old boys, accept no substitute.

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 4 роки тому +17

      I'd sure as shit be like a giddy little school girl working on this puppy!

    • @steveblackbird5174
      @steveblackbird5174 4 роки тому +14

      Amen!! As a 27 year vet Aircraft Engineer... She's a very special bird this one... look at her records!! holy hell she's lifted Locomotives!!!

    • @mohdshahrizalmohamed8746
      @mohdshahrizalmohamed8746 4 роки тому +4

      Hahaha... 👍

    • @eldadpaz8100
      @eldadpaz8100 3 роки тому

      @@steveblackbird5174 j

  • @nastyrex4302
    @nastyrex4302 3 роки тому +224

    "The Antonov can transport exceptionally large loads"
    *Loads giant Siemens container*

  • @connieembury1
    @connieembury1 2 роки тому +76

    My heart goes out to her crew and fans from all over the world. I had the privilege of watching her land, load and take off from my city and it was an amazing experience.

  • @nogod7184
    @nogod7184 2 роки тому +8

    I read Aviation Week. It said the weight of fuel onboard the An-225 equaled the weight of a fully loaded Boeing 747.
    Fascinating and mind blowing.
    Rest in peace, Queen 225.

  • @justanotherguy469
    @justanotherguy469 4 роки тому +41

    The project manager seems like a real leader, the type of gentleman that I would like to work with.

  • @ManteIIo
    @ManteIIo 4 роки тому +426

    I am Antonov, I work for Antonov and I fly Antonov

    • @art_means_artificial
      @art_means_artificial 3 роки тому +17

      Glory To The Great Soviet Union!
      The Soviet was so strong that it took only the Soviet to defeat the Soviet.

    • @vasskolomiets41
      @vasskolomiets41 3 роки тому +5

      @@art_means_artificial they did

    • @steelbee5269
      @steelbee5269 3 роки тому +2

      And you are

    • @robertosovietunion7567
      @robertosovietunion7567 3 роки тому +2

      He is bigger than his counterpart the US C5 Galaxy and the AN125

    • @4nas.r
      @4nas.r 3 роки тому +6

      I am Nissan, I work for Nissan and I drive Nissan

  • @Cognitive_player
    @Cognitive_player 2 роки тому +12

    I remember leaving a comment here 8 months ago, being fairly interested in the topic, not knowing that within less than a year, this plane would be no more. It's kind of shocking.

    • @omprakashsahoo933
      @omprakashsahoo933 2 роки тому +2

      It would be a terrible loss for Ukraine and for the engineers.😔

    • @thabg007
      @thabg007 2 роки тому +3

      as yoda said "there is another"
      they do have a 2nd an225 that they partial built 65% completed, has been in storage for like 20 years

    • @Cognitive_player
      @Cognitive_player 2 роки тому +1

      @@thabg007 Yeah I heard about that, but I'm more concerned about the status of the blueprints.

  • @NotoriousTRP
    @NotoriousTRP 2 роки тому +30

    RIP to the biggest boy of them all:( Clear skies and tailwinds

  • @BarrettKillz
    @BarrettKillz 3 роки тому +114

    What an awesome piece of documentary. I was literally screaming "HOLY SHIT" every time I saw the Antonov take off or land.

    • @Leggy_games
      @Leggy_games 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah I’ve always wanted to go see it take off or just to see it in person to really know the size compared to imagining it in my head

    • @carlsonrangey3329
      @carlsonrangey3329 3 роки тому +1

      It has 32 freaking wheels

    • @MooJoo5555
      @MooJoo5555 2 роки тому

      me too

  • @Sashazur
    @Sashazur 4 роки тому +540

    Antonov airplane
    Antonov airlines
    Antonov pilot

    • @aashishbabu4196
      @aashishbabu4196 4 роки тому +41

      Antonov Junior (Pilot's son)

    • @muhammadalfath8342
      @muhammadalfath8342 4 роки тому +26

      That's the first requirement to be antonov pilot

    • @steveblackbird5174
      @steveblackbird5174 4 роки тому +6

      Only an Antonov pilot knows what an Antonov loadmaster wants?/!! wait.... what??

    • @d1zguy864
      @d1zguy864 4 роки тому +9

      Antonov Flight engineers too

    • @arnierhannz8927
      @arnierhannz8927 4 роки тому +5

      Antonov airport

  • @user-if4us9cf1k
    @user-if4us9cf1k 9 місяців тому +11

    Rest in peace Giant AN-225. this war is a complete shame . 40 years old and still the undisputed king of aviation.

  • @astrodude9146
    @astrodude9146 2 роки тому +4

    Apparently it was reported today that it’s been destroyed by Russia, sad that this piece of aviation history is no longer here.

  • @sersch5341
    @sersch5341 4 роки тому +434

    Watching this guys how exactly they do his job, flying and landig such a big machine without a lot of electronic controls. I have to take off my hat. This team prefer old school. 😁

    • @art_means_artificial
      @art_means_artificial 3 роки тому +23

      Glory To The Great Soviet Union!
      The Soviet was so strong that it took only the Soviet to defeat the Soviet.

    • @Maniacguy2777
      @Maniacguy2777 3 роки тому +1

      That's the reason this flying beast becomes beautiful when they are made with love.

    • @ireeneua956
      @ireeneua956 2 роки тому +1

      It was made by UKRAINIANS (in Ukraine while it was occupied by Soviet Union)

    • @bagusprihastomo7439
      @bagusprihastomo7439 2 роки тому

      Don't forget the cable operated flaps, that's make this plane unique imho

    • @mramcreative
      @mramcreative 2 роки тому

      @@bagusprihastomo7439 flap operated by cable 🤔hmm strange

  • @rhallnapa
    @rhallnapa 4 роки тому +256

    “Gear down!” “64 GREEN!”

    • @rhallnapa
      @rhallnapa 4 роки тому +21

      Daniel Hernandez Actually it has 32. I was exaggerating. But from a distance it looks like a lot more. I didn’t get to see it land, but I saw it on the ground.

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 4 роки тому +6

      😂
      Not many people get the "x green" gag. You must be a fellow airman! Cheers

    • @DrWhom
      @DrWhom 4 роки тому +2

      It would still be three green. You don't count tires but independently moving mechanisms. Or four, I think the front has a double set.

    • @ctx4241
      @ctx4241 3 роки тому

      @@rhallnapa i dont want to imagine stress of the rear tire when touchdown, it either has to have deep softer springs to spread weight..... wh what do I know, this thing should not even be able to fly.

    • @MrSahansdal
      @MrSahansdal 3 роки тому

      @@DrWhom yep.Two front gear.

  • @kekab.8161
    @kekab.8161 2 роки тому +3

    Myria felt like everybody’s dream🥺 she was a true beauty.

  • @benjaminbrown3939
    @benjaminbrown3939 2 роки тому +10

    Who's here after it was destroyed.

  • @thesarariman
    @thesarariman 3 роки тому +39

    Love the suspense: "Do it on time or the next time we will call other airplane able to lift 700...never mind, take your time..."

  • @loybiscaro1446
    @loybiscaro1446 4 роки тому +63

    I am a frustrated pilot and I never have cried in amazement other than to see this GENTLE GIANT on whatever it is doing. Whether its taking off or landing or on a taxi or just simply sleeping out there on the tarmac. Its a masterpiece of engineering and I always dream of seeing it at least once in my lifetime. It is one of a kind, unique in its class, and you captured my heart! Antonov AN-225! 😍😍😍

  • @SaintZombie1
    @SaintZombie1 2 роки тому +2

    RIP. Got to see it up close while working at an airport in 2012.

  • @sportkatze123
    @sportkatze123 2 місяці тому +1

    What a wonderful queen of the skies
    and what a technical masterpiece.
    She will definitely not be forgotten.

  • @therickman1990
    @therickman1990 3 роки тому +65

    Crew: 'just another day at work'
    Narrator: 'if they can't fix this door, it's the end of the world

    • @archwaldo
      @archwaldo 3 роки тому +10

      American shows.
      They make it dramatic even though it's unnecessary.

    • @pettergardo3874
      @pettergardo3874 2 роки тому

      I hade to stop watching

    • @Willy-nu3oc
      @Willy-nu3oc 2 роки тому

      such exaggeration is so german

  • @ajaysehgal5971
    @ajaysehgal5971 3 роки тому +31

    Saw Antanov take off at YYZ Airport in Toronto. I was driving on highway 401 This plane is huge and piece of art

  • @manojbala6870
    @manojbala6870 2 роки тому +4

    I was a flight instructor in a piper warrior in Dubai in 2005/6 when I had the privilege of crossing this machine in terminal 2. Does make you feel small. Blessed. I’m flying a 320 now and I have never felt so small till date in front any other machine than her. I remember them taking 5 minutes at the holding point to do whatever they had to do. My student and I didn’t complain. We had front row seats from p4 taxiway

  • @Sperry411
    @Sperry411 3 місяці тому +1

    With great respect to the pilots who flew this beast. Hats off to you Sir and I admire you to no end. Incredible plane. Very sad for its demise. War is so unfair.

  • @NekiCat
    @NekiCat 4 роки тому +146

    Great plane! I was just a bit disappointed that this is more of a loading/unloading documentary; and takeoff, flight and landing were just glossed over. I would've liked to see more of that.

    • @karll5199
      @karll5199 4 роки тому +12

      Dude if you look up air clips on youtube and travel down the picks you'll find a video on this plane and it has lift off and landing its pretty cool.

    • @hilareequincy4337
      @hilareequincy4337 3 роки тому +4

      What else do you ask for ..obviously , theyre focusing on loading/unloading of that huge thing coz the aircraft is a load carrier type of plane .. why are actin like ur not satisfied enough

    • @samsngdevice5103
      @samsngdevice5103 3 роки тому +3

      *Cry baby.*

  • @tassieman9293
    @tassieman9293 2 роки тому +14

    RIP 225 you’ll be truly missed by many aviation enthusiasts

  • @merediths2cents
    @merediths2cents Рік тому +3

    I was a ramp agent at Washington Dulles from 1992-1994 and the Antonov was there often so it didn’t go completely dormant. It was awesome to watch it take off.

  • @davidthomas9190
    @davidthomas9190 2 роки тому +9

    RIP King of the sky 🥺

  • @vxer1000
    @vxer1000 3 роки тому +39

    One of the coolest planes ever built. Like the SR-71 Blackbird it's in a class all by itself.

    • @monroemullinix5974
      @monroemullinix5974 2 роки тому

      Or the U-2, right? Wink, wink.

    • @plebulus
      @plebulus 2 роки тому +2

      @@monroemullinix5974 no. The u-2 kinda sucks

    • @Gumshrud
      @Gumshrud 2 роки тому

      I think about the XB-70.

    • @monroemullinix5974
      @monroemullinix5974 2 роки тому

      @@plebulus You understand what it means when someone says "wink, wink" after a statement, right? The reason is so there will be no chance of anyone being stupid enough to think you're serious. In other words, the purpose is to identify the statement as sarcasm in such a way that even a complete moron can't miss.

    • @plebulus
      @plebulus 2 роки тому

      @@monroemullinix5974 I thought it was out of an idea it's an obvious choice, I'm pretty dumb

  • @thewedge8823
    @thewedge8823 4 роки тому +800

    Soviet technology. still holding up!!! what a plane

    • @NoobNoobNews
      @NoobNoobNews 4 роки тому +41

      With maintenance, of course. That plane is special. It isn't mass produced.

    • @RodolfoGeriatra
      @RodolfoGeriatra 4 роки тому +9

      Literally nothing special about a plane from the 80's still flying...

    • @inomad
      @inomad 4 роки тому +20

      Rodolfo, o geriatra Enough of the world “literally”

    • @FrankypankyV8
      @FrankypankyV8 4 роки тому +39

      @@RodolfoGeriatra Meanwhile at Boeing...

    • @EkteMajor
      @EkteMajor 4 роки тому

      Y'all wrong. Stratolaunch is the largest plane in the world. it classifies as a planesince it carries bombs like antonov is a freighter

  • @therallycarspotter
    @therallycarspotter 2 роки тому +3

    After the war is finished , Antonov should brake the 225 in little bits , and sell it online to all the fans of this fantastic plane 🙌
    Then with the money made , use it to build the second 225 that wasn't finished in first hand 😊

  • @jerrytahaviation
    @jerrytahaviation 2 роки тому +5

    Great video!
    RIP... :( Hope you will come back again after the war, Mriya.

  • @iolist3991
    @iolist3991 2 роки тому +15

    RIP a legend of aviation

  • @maufuentes
    @maufuentes 4 роки тому +43

    Thank you Welt for this video. The An-225 is a magnificent piece of machinery lovingly cared for by what seems to be a very professional team of people. Hats off to all of them as well as the designers.

  • @NascarAviationDude
    @NascarAviationDude 2 роки тому +3

    RIP Mryia, You Will Never Be Forgotten

  • @mongorians22
    @mongorians22 Рік тому +3

    Two things that I learned today:
    1. On the advice of NATO command about an imminent Russian invasion, the Mirya was being prepared for evacuation from Antonov Airport. The plane was prepped and scheduled to leave... on the morning of February 24th. The exact date of the Russian invasion, the very first target of which was Antonov airport.
    2. Throughout its entire existence, the Mirya delivered cargoes such as wind turbine blades, gas generators, and spacecraft components, cargo that led to the improvement of thousands of people's lives, for the benefit of all humankind. It was the only aircraft capable of carrying such things in such great quantities and such long distances. The very last mission that Mirya ever completed was the delivery of 90 tons of COVID test kits from Tianjin, China to Billund, Denmark, cargo that may have saved the lives of many.
    And now it's gone.

  • @tubagustobetrue3492
    @tubagustobetrue3492 4 роки тому +93

    I was at minute 26 when I realized I should've been sleeping instead of watching a youtube video, and I didn't regret it lol

    • @iambjcincle3991
      @iambjcincle3991 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed!! LOL!! It's 04:38 AM right now, for me, HAHAHA

  • @isaacfrankental4040
    @isaacfrankental4040 4 роки тому +21

    I visited this plane in Le Bourget - France. The space shuttle Bourane was on it. A huge machine.

  • @kennethhacker3014
    @kennethhacker3014 4 місяці тому +1

    They done blew it up !! Such a incredible air craft that employed people

  • @raphaelandrews3617
    @raphaelandrews3617 Рік тому +2

    42-32 "cell coverage is spotty in the jungle" great commentry, thank you love that airplane.

  • @jafarhon
    @jafarhon 3 роки тому +7

    Holly Hell, what a Monster bird, 40 years old and still undisputed monster and still cruising the sky !!!!!

  • @comrademustard8902
    @comrademustard8902 4 роки тому +147

    34:20 the runway is JUST 4000m long. Bish please this is probably the longest ones in a freakin juggle

    • @longnamedude3947
      @longnamedude3947 4 роки тому +35

      This plane is massive, it can't land at any traditional run of the mill national Airports, and not even at some international airports
      It needs very very long runways.

    • @Shade_Tree_Mechanic
      @Shade_Tree_Mechanic 4 роки тому +20

      @@longnamedude3947 And a runway that can support that massive weight without damage too

    • @longnamedude3947
      @longnamedude3947 4 роки тому +16

      @@Shade_Tree_Mechanic That too, alongside the necessary support in place to tackle any potential incidents, which if one of these things crashed would be a massive fire to deal with.
      Most airports that handle this thing are used because they are the only airports that can handle it.
      It's difficult to gauge how big it really is until you see it next to an Airbus A380, and then you see that next to a Sessna or small twin engine Honda private jet.
      I mean it is so big you can fit a shuttle on top, that is impressive.

    • @z0rnd1k3
      @z0rnd1k3 3 роки тому +1

      you should make your own aircraft.

    • @iambjcincle3991
      @iambjcincle3991 3 роки тому +1

      @@longnamedude3947 The Boeing 747-SP did it YEARS before this one did...and the 747 is quite a bit smaller while the U.S. Space Shuttle was BIGGER than the Soviets' Buran Space Shuttle. The Buran did not have its own main rocket engines, either, whereas the U.S. Shuttle has 3 main rocket engines. Now, don't get me wrong, I am DEFINITELY NOT knocking this amazing machine!! But, credit where it's due!! The 747 is smaller than this and it hauled a bigger space shuttle on its back than this did.

  • @tidepod10yearsago97
    @tidepod10yearsago97 2 роки тому +5

    I hope this plane will be rebuilt

  • @H11T09
    @H11T09 2 роки тому +5

    Please complete / finish the 2nd AN225 and bring the legend back to life !! ✈✈

    • @apeman9238
      @apeman9238 6 місяців тому

      Legends never die!

  • @foxrexproductions1857
    @foxrexproductions1857 2 роки тому +6

    May this beauty fly higher than the clouds

  • @JoeLamOfficial
    @JoeLamOfficial 4 роки тому +287

    The background music makes me feel like I'm watching The Dark Knight xD

    • @NFLYoungBoy223
      @NFLYoungBoy223 4 роки тому +4

      Joe Lam I’ve been playing so much Batman

    • @xbris117
      @xbris117 4 роки тому +7

      I’m really surprised they didn’t just throw the Soviet anthem in the background for the whole time.

    • @_wanted_outlaw3007
      @_wanted_outlaw3007 4 роки тому +2

      @@xbris117 well it was produced by Germans

    • @1athula1
      @1athula1 4 роки тому

      Best BG music

    • @sharathhc5721
      @sharathhc5721 4 роки тому

      Background music is from KGF chapter 1 movie

  • @MultiSweeney1
    @MultiSweeney1 2 роки тому +3

    Farewell Mriya we'll miss you.

  • @bigdaddy5003
    @bigdaddy5003 2 роки тому +1

    RIP ANTONOV lots of love from IN🇮🇳

  • @TheChaAdnan
    @TheChaAdnan 4 роки тому +106

    This plane just landed in KLIA Malaysia yesterday, and the sound break the news in Malaysia and Indonesia 😂😭

    • @5kunjul316
      @5kunjul316 3 роки тому +16

      I'm from Indonesia, I think I missed the news. Welp, local medias aren't into aviation I guess

    • @MsTeeweetea
      @MsTeeweetea 3 роки тому

      In 2018, n was the 3rd time in Msia

  • @skyline8982
    @skyline8982 3 роки тому +26

    Seeing... still working on believing! a true masterpiece! A rare gem from the past, yet still manages to outclass everything else today!

  • @sykes983
    @sykes983 2 роки тому +1

    You will never be forgotten AN-225.

  • @acuratlx21
    @acuratlx21 2 роки тому +5

    R.I.P An-225

  • @exospaceman8209
    @exospaceman8209 2 роки тому +7

    Rip to the world largest plane
    You will always be our legacy for humanity

  • @notoriousbigmoai1125
    @notoriousbigmoai1125 2 роки тому +4

    RIP An-225 (1985-2022) you will be missed :(

  • @actionmike2506
    @actionmike2506 Рік тому +2

    I have loved this plane since I was a young man in the early 70's and watching this has blown me away, I love it.

  • @brianchivatsi1771
    @brianchivatsi1771 2 роки тому +3

    Rest in Peace Mriya... Legend of the sky ❤️✨

  • @bmay8818
    @bmay8818 4 роки тому +43

    Wow, I knew about this plane, but I didn't know that there is only ONE of them! My wife saw this monster land once, said it was unbelievably huge.

    • @drummerdoingstuff5020
      @drummerdoingstuff5020 4 роки тому +16

      That's what she said... Sorry, couldn't help myself

    • @djangorheinhardt
      @djangorheinhardt 3 роки тому +10

      You sure she was talking about the 'plane ?

    • @Chief305
      @Chief305 3 роки тому +9

      Bet you never gotten that kind of praise from her😏 jk...

    • @Leggy_games
      @Leggy_games 3 роки тому +4

      Y’all are killing me😂🤣😂🤣

    • @bry120
      @bry120 3 роки тому

      She have seen several planes for sure.

  • @MsKaren515
    @MsKaren515 4 роки тому +18

    My dad worked in airfreight when I was a kid and his company used this these planes to transport trucks and shipments of all other kinds to Ukraine. My brothers and I got to go out to the airport cargo area multiple times, get on the plane, learn about it from the pilots, one of my older brother got to drive a truck onto it one time. Watching it land and take off was so amazing. Great memories I’ll always have.

  • @Jedi2155
    @Jedi2155 2 роки тому +2

    RIP you beautiful angel. Rest above the heavens.

  • @luiguilopez9258
    @luiguilopez9258 2 роки тому +3

    RIP TO THIS LEGEND!!

  • @observantmagic4156
    @observantmagic4156 2 роки тому +6

    Memorising the cold start checklist on this thing would be a nightmare

  • @vilniskrisjanis
    @vilniskrisjanis 4 роки тому +34

    I had a great opportunity to see this great giant during taking off at the Riga airport. It is just massive!

  • @xiancycasabar7334
    @xiancycasabar7334 2 роки тому +3

    Rest in peace mriya you will remembered by all aviation entusiasth.

  • @mlliarm
    @mlliarm 2 роки тому +4

    RIP. Thanks for this awesome documentary. Слава Україні.

  • @GIORGI312JOSH
    @GIORGI312JOSH 2 роки тому +14

    ⚡️World's largest transport aircraft An-225 "Mriya" destroyed at Gostomel airport - Reuters.
    what a shame

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north 2 роки тому +7

    🇺🇦IT JUST BURNED DOWN. RIP. Thank you for all your support

  • @pre-dawnraid9037
    @pre-dawnraid9037 2 роки тому +2

    RIP Antonov "Big Boy" An-255!

  • @AbhikMallik
    @AbhikMallik 2 роки тому +4

    I just can't believe that the king of the sky is gone...but I wish...the king will be back to rule in the sky😔❤️

  • @Lungoose
    @Lungoose 2 роки тому +6

    Will miss seeing this beast at Prestwick
    Thank you for sparking my interest in aeroplanes all those years ago

  • @benjaminpazrosas2839
    @benjaminpazrosas2839 4 роки тому +24

    Being part of that crew must be freaking awesome.

  • @user-bs8fu2un9t
    @user-bs8fu2un9t 2 роки тому +2

    RIP big one, you will be missed...
    You will come back soon

  • @sebaherrer
    @sebaherrer 2 роки тому +13

    Cuando vino a chile tuve la suerte de poder ir a verlo en vivo y en directo con amigos, pasó por arriba de nuestras cabezas y fue impresionante. Una lastima que por un conflicto mueran estas obras maestras de la ingeniería.