((better)) — Antonov An 990
Antonov An-990 is a fictional, ultra-heavy aircraft created for flight simulation enthusiasts, primarily within the X-Plane 11 platform . While it bears the name of the legendary Antonov Company
All versions are capable of taking off from and landing on water at maximum weight. X-Plane.Org Forum download links or information on real-world Antonov cargo giants like the An-124 Ruslan antonov an 990
- Configuration: A six-engine, double-deck, ultra-heavy transport.
- Wingspan: Exceeding 100 meters (compared to the An-225's 88.4m).
- Payload capacity: Allegedly up to 500+ tons (the An-225 carried 250 tons).
- Role: Designed to carry complete space shuttle orbiters, modular nuclear reactors, or entire oil refinery sections.
Part 3: The Real "Near-990" – The An-225 Proposals (An-325 & An-226)
While the An-990 is a myth, Antonov did study aircraft that would have carried a "900-series" logic. After the success of the An-225, the OKB (Experimental Design Bureau) drafted two major upgrades: Antonov An-990 is a fictional, ultra-heavy aircraft created
To understand the An-990, one must look at its predecessors. The Antonov An-225 Mriya was designed specifically to carry the Soviet Buran space shuttle. While it was the heaviest aircraft ever built, its design was specialized. Part 3: The Real "Near-990" – The An-225
