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Published on 09/04/2021
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The An-225 Mriya

This Antonov watercraft was built in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in the 1980s. The An-225 Mriya is still regarded as the “undisputed superstar of the sky,” according to CNN! It’s essentially a cruise liner that flies. It has a takeoff weight of 640 tons. It took a rare journey to Australia in 2016 to deliver a 130-ton generator.

The An-225 Mriya

The An-225 Mriya

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The Convair XC-99

This is yet another gigantic plane that is regarded as a trailblazer. The Convair XC-99 is only surpassed by Hercules as the world’s largest piston-powered aircraft. It features a 230-foot wingspan and six rear-mounted turbines. It is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with! It delivered 40,000 tons of cargo during one voyage. It was decommissioned in 1957 and is presently housed in Ohio.

The Convair XC-99

The Convair XC-99

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