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  • #451
    Originally posted by Serendib View Post
    Can the antonov 225 land/takeoff at Colombo Airport?
    yes, it can .. if at MTOW, it needs 3,500 meters though most charters are of bulky/volume nature, and rarely cross 200 tonnes vs max of 250 tonnes (though the picture may be that of an AN 124 - I see only 4 engines, and .. the tail end looks AN 124 style ..)

    I saw the 225 land in Clark, and while I was speculating how far down the runway it would go, it easily braked half way through the 3200 meter runway .. possibly and empty arrival

    On take off, it lumbered down the runway for a while before wheels-up .. something to do with the engines ..

    Originally posted by dream787 View Post
    I think it should be A380 they mention by largest civillian aircraft but i cant remember the exact dates of EK 380 landed in VCBI
    You should say "largest passenger aircraft" for A380

    AN 225 is the world's largest commercial aircraft .. though cargo .. some comparison ..

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    • #452
      Originally posted by ecureilx View Post
      yes, it can .. if at MTOW, it needs 3,500 meters though most charters are of bulky/volume nature, and rarely cross 200 tonnes vs max of 250 tonnes (though the picture may be that of an AN 124 - I see only 4 engines, and .. the tail end looks AN 124 style ..)
      yes that is an AN 124 not 225

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      • #453
        88gee Thought so .. I thought so

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        • #454
          The uniqueness of the AN225 is there is only one aircraft ever built and still operating. It came to Calgary last year and it is very unique beast to see with 6 engines and giant cargo hold.

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          • #455
            Originally posted by CalgaryLankan View Post
            The uniqueness of the AN225 is there is only one aircraft ever built and still operating. It came to Calgary last year and it is very unique beast to see with 6 engines and giant cargo hold.
            y only one ?

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            • #456
              Originally posted by 88gee View Post
              y only one ?
              Because the USSR collapsed in 1991

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              • #457
                and only 1 225, because it was sort of a larger build from AN-124.. Antonov Design actually has the leftover of a partially built 225, and never got off beyond that, as they see no use for two 225's .. when 124s are quite sufficient in the commercial cargo sector .. a second 225 may spend more time doing nothing than actually flying ..

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                • #458
                  Originally posted by ecureilx View Post
                  and only 1 225, because it was sort of a larger build from AN-124.. Antonov Design actually has the leftover of a partially built 225, and never got off beyond that, as they see no use for two 225's .. when 124s are quite sufficient in the commercial cargo sector .. a second 225 may spend more time doing nothing than actually flying ..
                  AN-225 made with 2 fins to carry Russian Space Shuttle - Buran and it did carry it few times in test flights. It is an amazing and unique aircraft to see. I recommend if you know it is coming to a nearby airport and if you are an aviation geek, this something should not missed.

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                  • #459
                    Originally posted by CalgaryLankan View Post
                    AN-225 made with 2 fins to carry Russian Space Shuttle - Buran and it did carry it few times in test flights. It is an amazing and unique aircraft to see. I recommend if you know it is coming to a nearby airport and if you are an aviation geek, this something should not missed.
                    and more amazing to see it almost reach the end of the runway before lifting off .. something like ..

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                    • #460
                      Originally posted by ecureilx View Post
                      and more amazing to see it almost reach the end of the runway before lifting off .. something like ..

                      this is not 225 .....

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                      • #461
                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQAh2...DWx6MSfEIayx3Q

                        This is my shaky video of AN225 Landing and departure from YYC.


                        http://youtu.be/g6eJSt3Z7C4

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                        • #462
                          Originally posted by 88gee View Post
                          this is not 225 .....
                          i said "SOMETHING LIKE .. " I know it is an IL76 .. AN225s also tend to eat up the runway "LIKE" the IL76, when taking off .. something to with derated take off power ..

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                          • #463
                            Originally posted by CalgaryLankan View Post
                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQAh2...DWx6MSfEIayx3Q

                            This is my shaky video of AN225 Landing and departure from YYC.


                            http://youtu.be/g6eJSt3Z7C4
                            +1 !!!!

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                            • #464
                              Originally posted by ecureilx View Post
                              i said "SOMETHING LIKE .. " I know it is an IL76 .. AN225s also tend to eat up the runway "LIKE" the IL76, when taking off .. something to with derated take off power ..
                              ANTONOV 225 TAXI AND TAKEOFF PRESTWICK AIRPORT
                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTrJvlKyZfQ
                              Antonov 225 leaving Prestwick, the vertical surfaces can be seen blowing about in the strong wind when it's running the engines up.

                              AN225 takeoff from Glasgow Prestwick.. Runway is only 2,986m..

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                              • #465
                                British Airways resumes flights to Sri Lanka



                                The flag carrier of the United Kingdom, British Airways will resume its services to Sri Lanka from the 14th of April, 2013.

                                After a 15-year absence, the carrier will start flights from Gatwick airport in London to Sri Lanka's Colombo international Airport in Katunayake via Male in the Maldives.

                                The service will run three times a week on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday on a Boeing 777-200.

                                The carrier said it will be offering three classes, flat beds in Club World class, premium economy in World Traveller plus and World Traveller standard economy seats.

                                "Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most popular destinations among leisure and business travellers," Christopher Fordyce British Airways' regional commercial manager for South Asia said in a statement.

                                The official said Sri Lanka offers immense opportunities and scope in tourism and economic growth particularly for the small and medium enterprises segment.

                                Next to India, Britain is the second largest source of tourists for Sri Lanka with 114,218 tourists arriving in the island in 2012.

                                source : http://www.colombopage.com/archive_1...65705883CH.php
                                source : http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/...hts-to-colombo

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