The An-990 is rumored to be a six-engine, double-deck behemoth with a payload of 500+ tons, designed to carry three main battle tanks or a disassembled space shuttle.
Following the destruction of the An-225, a viral petition suggested rebuilding Mriya and naming it "An-990" as a symbol of Ukrainian resilience. While emotionally powerful, this is technically impossible. antonov an 990
The name "990" is sometimes confused with the Convair 990 Coronado , a real-world American jet airliner from the early 1960s known for its high speed but limited commercial success. The An-990 is rumored to be a six-engine,
Today, the Antonov An-990 exists in a strange limbo. It is not recognized in official aviation registries, yet it persists in the memories of a handful of engineers and in the shadows of Cold War speculation. The name "990" is sometimes confused with the
If you meant a (e.g., An-70, An-178, An-225), let me know, and I’ll provide an accurate technical review.
While it might only exist in the digital skies for now, its sheer scale reminds us why we love aviation engineering (and flight sims!).