Antonov AN -225 Mriya, specially built to undertake transcontinental route airlifting load between 180-230 tonnes, lands in Hyderabad.
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This longest and heaviest aircraft is powered by 6 turbofan engine
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 640 tonnes
It also has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in operational service
The wide body aircraft is powered by six turbofan engines and is the longest and heaviest airplane ever built, with a maximum takeoff weight of 640 tonnes, a statement said.
It also has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in operational service, the statement added.

World's Largest Plane Antonov An-225 Mriya lands at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
The development comes close on the heels of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence signing a strategic pact last month with ANtonic Company of Ukraine for the assembly, manufacture, and maintenance and repair of is platforms in India, both for the commercial and the military market.

The wide body of Antonov AN -225 Mriya is powered by six turbofan engines and is the longest and heaviest airplane ever built.
India is said to require over 200 medium lift turbofan aircraft valued at Rs 35,000 crore, which is the backbone of all tactical transport support of the air force, army and para-military forces.
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