Overview
Why this aircraft matters
Derived from the An-124, Mriya received fuselage extensions, six engines and a twin tail for external loads. The sole completed aircraft was destroyed at Hostomel Airport during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Size and design
Its 84-metre length and 88.4-metre span made it larger than conventional cargo aircraft, while the kneeling nose gear and forward ramp supported outsized cargo loading.
At 84 metres long and 88.4 metres across, the An-225 Mriya occupies a very different physical envelope from an everyday single-aisle airliner. Dimensions alone do not tell the entire story: payload, cabin volume and intended role determine how that space is used.
Operators and current status
Antonov Airlines (historical).
Destroyed in 2022; no aircraft currently operational. Operator lists can change; they are reviewed against first-party material and are not a live fleet-tracking service.
Notable records
- Heaviest aircraft ever completed
- 250-tonne commercial payload capability
- Numerous payload-to-altitude records
Source notes
Dimensions, first-flight date and principal payload figures come from Antonov. The status wording distinguishes the historic aircraft from reconstruction proposals.
Last verified: 9 September 2026. Values may differ by variant, operating condition and source definition.