Antonov An-225:-World's largest and heaviest flying airplane


This photograph shows the Antonov AN-225 carrying the Buran Space shuttle piggyback.

Tid bits about it:-

1. Built to transport the Buran space shuttle.
2. Weight of 640 tonnes.
3. Larger than the Airbus A380 airliner.
4. Maximum speed: 850 km/hr

More on it at:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-225

Ramneek Maan Singh