Originally designed in the 1980s by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union, the Antonov An-225 Mriya ("Dream") was built specifically to transport the Buran Space Shuttle and its associated rocket boosters for the Soviet space program. Powered by six massive turbofan engines and featuring a distinctive twin-tail fin design to clear aerodynamic wake from dorsal cargo, the An-225 stood as the heaviest aircraft ever built and held the world record for the largest wingspan of any operational aircraft.

Following the cancellation of the Buran program, the single operational An-225 was reconditioned for commercial service with Antonov Airlines, transporting super-heavy and oversized cargo globally until its tragic destruction in February 2022.

Technical Specifications (Real Aircraft)

• Manufacturer:           Antonov Design Bureau

• Type:                             Strategic Heavy Transport Aircraft

• First Flight:                 December 21, 1988

• Powerplant:                6 × Progress D-18T turbofans (229.5 kN thrust each)

• Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW):   640,000 kg (1,410,958 lb)

• Maximum Payload Capacity:                  250,000 kg (551,156 lb)

• Cruising Speed:                                           800 km/h (497 mph)

• Wingspan:                                                         88.4 m (290 ft 0 in)

• Overall Length:                                                84.0 m (275 ft 7 in

Model & Product Specifications Feature Details

• Series:                     Icarus Wings Signature Collection

• Aircraft Model:         Antonov An-225 Mriya   &   Buran Space Shuttle

• Livery / Operator   Soviet Space Program (CCCP-82060) / Antonov Airlines (UR-82060)

• Scale                           1/200

• Model Dimensions

  • Length:          42 cm / 16.5 in

  • Wingspan:    44.5 cm / 17.5 in

  • Height:           9 cm / 3.54 in

• Shuttle Dimensions

  • Length:         18.5 cm / 7.3 in

  • Wingspan:  12.3 cm / 4.8 in

  • Height: 7.5 cm / 2.9 in  

• Material:        Metal Alloy (Die-cast body with detailed components)

• Edition:          Limited Series

• Brand New  

• Key Features:

  • Detachable Buran shuttle with opening payload bay and robotic arm,

  • opening An-225 nose cargo visor with fold-out ramp, detailed multi-wheel landing gear, and dedicated display stand