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Antonov's Heavy Transports
From the An-22 to An-225, 1965 to the Present
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Focusing on the Antonov design bureau's innovations, the book details the evolution of its heavy transport aircraft, starting with the An-22, which debuted in the 1960s as the heaviest transport plane. It highlights the An-124, renowned for its impressive payload capacity and versatility in military and humanitarian missions. The unique An-225 "Mriya," initially designed for the Buran space shuttle, also plays a key role in the narrative, showcasing its adaptability in cargo transport. The book features numerous photographs, color illustrations, and line drawings.
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Antonov's Heavy Transports, Dmitrij Komissarov, Jefim Gordon
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- Released
- 2020
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Antonov's Heavy Transports
- Subtitle
- From the An-22 to An-225, 1965 to the Present
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dmitrij Komissarov, Jefim Gordon
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780764360718
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- Focusing on the Antonov design bureau's innovations, the book details the evolution of its heavy transport aircraft, starting with the An-22, which debuted in the 1960s as the heaviest transport plane. It highlights the An-124, renowned for its impressive payload capacity and versatility in military and humanitarian missions. The unique An-225 "Mriya," initially designed for the Buran space shuttle, also plays a key role in the narrative, showcasing its adaptability in cargo transport. The book features numerous photographs, color illustrations, and line drawings.