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[Chrome777]

what is the longest commercial aircraft in the world? can someone please provide a link?

[airlinefanatic]

try this site and airliners.net as of now the longest maybe would be the airbus A340-600 series.

[Archangel]

Actually.

Specifications (An-225)
Data from Vectorsite[2], Antonov's Heavy Transports[9]

General characteristics
Crew: 6
Capacity: 70 passengers
Payload: 250,000 kg (551,000 lb)
Door dimensions: 30×70×75 cm (1.2×2.8×3.0 in))
Length: 84 m (276 ft)
Wingspan: 88.40 m (291 ft 2 in)
Height: 18.1 m (59.3 ft)
Wing area: 905.0 m² (9,741 ft²)
Empty weight: 175,000 kg (385,800 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 640,000 kg (1,411,000 lb)
Powerplant: 6× ZMKB Progress D-18 turbofans, 229 kN (51,600 lbf) each
Takeoff run: 3,500 m (11,500 ft) with maximum payload

The AN-225 owns the a340.

But this one owns even the AN-225

http://www.samolet.co.uk/km.html

Role Experimental Ekranoplan
Wing Span 131 ft (40 m)
Length 348 ft (106 m)
Height 22 m
Weight 495 tonnes - loaded
540 tonnes - maximum takeoff
Engine 10 (8+2) x VD-7
Maximum speed 500 km/h
Range 3000 km
Armament None
Crew ?
Produced 8 (1965-78)




Can you believe how long it was.

[tripleseven]

Actually.

Specifications (An-225)
Data from Vectorsite[2], Antonov's Heavy Transports[9]

General characteristics
Crew: 6
Capacity: 70 passengers
Payload: 250,000 kg (551,000 lb)
Door dimensions: 30×70×75 cm (1.2×2.8×3.0 in))
Length: 84 m (276 ft)
Wingspan: 88.40 m (291 ft 2 in)
Height: 18.1 m (59.3 ft)
Wing area: 905.0 m² (9,741 ft²)
Empty weight: 175,000 kg (385,800 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 640,000 kg (1,411,000 lb)
Powerplant: 6× ZMKB Progress D-18 turbofans, 229 kN (51,600 lbf) each
Takeoff run: 3,500 m (11,500 ft) with maximum payload

The AN-225 owns the a340.

But this one owns even the AN-225

http://www.samolet.co.uk/km.html

Role Experimental Ekranoplan
Wing Span 131 ft (40 m)
Length 348 ft (106 m)
Height 22 m
Weight 495 tonnes - loaded
540 tonnes - maximum takeoff
Engine 10 (8+2) x VD-7
Maximum speed 500 km/h
Range 3000 km
Armament None
Crew ?
Produced 8 (1965-78)
Can you believe how long it was.

Nice link, but is that an aircraft, or a hovercraft?

Also, isn't the 773 pretty close to the a346 length or longer?

[Archangel]

Nice link, but is that an aircraft, or a hovercraft?

Also, isn't the 773 pretty close to the a346 length or longer?

Its a Ground Effect Aircraft. It flies all the same though just not really high. Ever seen an unlimited hydroplane fly up off the water and crash? Ok take away the prop, and jet engines for thrust and make the pontoons a little more winglike and there you have it. It also flies with almost the same efficiency as an airliner cruising but because it doesnt burn nearly as much during climb(doesnt need to climb much) it could in theory provide more benefits than a regular aircraft. There were several reasons it never became a hit, but that link will most likely explain all that. Yes the 777-300er is just a hair shorter than the a340-600.

[Im tha king]

Actually.

Specifications (An-225)
Data from Vectorsite[2], Antonov's Heavy Transports[9]

General characteristics
Crew: 6
Capacity: 70 passengers
Payload: 250,000 kg (551,000 lb)
Door dimensions: 30×70×75 cm (1.2×2.8×3.0 in))
Length: 84 m (276 ft)
Wingspan: 88.40 m (291 ft 2 in)
Height: 18.1 m (59.3 ft)
Wing area: 905.0 m² (9,741 ft²)
Empty weight: 175,000 kg (385,800 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 640,000 kg (1,411,000 lb)
Powerplant: 6× ZMKB Progress D-18 turbofans, 229 kN (51,600 lbf) each
Takeoff run: 3,500 m (11,500 ft) with maximum payload

The AN-225 owns the a340.

But this one owns even the AN-225

http://www.samolet.co.uk/km.html

Role Experimental Ekranoplan
Wing Span 131 ft (40 m)
Length 348 ft (106 m)
Height 22 m
Weight 495 tonnes - loaded
540 tonnes - maximum takeoff
Engine 10 (8+2) x VD-7
Maximum speed 500 km/h
Range 3000 km
Armament None
Crew ?
Produced 8 (1965-78)
Can you believe how long it was.

Sorry, McChord. The longest commercial aircraft is the Boeing 747-8 family, which includes the longest of all, the Boeing 747-8F. Technically, the AN-225 'Mriya' is not a commercial aircraft, but a specialty aircraft with no operating schedules, unlike the Boeing 747-8i and the -8F.

Regards,
Smile

[Tpattyii]

Sorry, McChord. The longest commercial aircraft is the Boeing 747-8 family, which includes the longest of all, the Boeing 747-8F. Technically, the AN-225 'Mriya' is not a commercial aircraft, but a specialty aircraft with no operating schedules, unlike the Boeing 747-8i and the -8F.

Regards,
Smile

How is it not a commercial aircraft? People would make money if it were to fly.

[Chrome777]

i just saw in a website something saying that the 773ER is a little longer the the A346. the 773 is a little shorter than the A346 and they are both longer than the A380. is this true? well i know they are longer than the A380.

[Airbusman]

How is it not a commercial aircraft? People would make money if it were to fly.

The Antonov 225 is not a commercial aircraft because the term commercial means passenger generally speaking that is.

[Tpattyii]

The Antonov 225 is not a commercial aircraft because the term commercial means passenger generally speaking that is.

So is a 747 a commercial aircraft? What about a cargo only 747?

[boeing777.300ER]

Heres the two links for the longest commerical A/C in service, shame to say the a340-600 beats the 777-300 by about 5 feet.
http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=107
http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=28

[Archangel]

Sorry, McChord. The longest commercial aircraft is the Boeing 747-8 family, which includes the longest of all, the Boeing 747-8F. Technically, the AN-225 'Mriya' is not a commercial aircraft, but a specialty aircraft with no operating schedules, unlike the Boeing 747-8i and the -8F.

Regards,
Smile

Guess thats what i get for skimming thought the topic start and totally not seeing the word commercial. But cargo planes are commercial planes too but sometimes they dont really fall under normal schedules. How about for the purpose of this we let the extremes be used?

The Antonov 225 is not a commercial aircraft because the term commercial means passenger generally speaking that is.

So is a 747 a commercial aircraft? What about a cargo only 747?

Airbusman you should try telling Ranger that his aircraft isnt a commercial aircraft. I know all you guys wanna be right but cargo planes are commercial planes, and so the AN-225 falls into that listing. Its not your typical one but people pay to get crap moved on it. Sounds commercial to me even if it is specialty. The 747 that carried the space shuttle was specialty also but it was still a 747, which is a commercial airplane. This could go on all day really.

[737best]

i just saw in a website something saying that the 773ER is a little longer the the A346. the 773 is a little shorter than the A346 and they are both longer than the A380. is this true? well i know they are longer than the A380.

But doesn't the 773 and the 773ER share the same airframe, only the ER has the raked wingtips and GE-90-115s?

[Chrome777]

But doesn't the 773 and the 773ER share the same airframe, only the ER has the raked wingtips and GE-90-115s?

i think there is a little bit of a difference on the fuselage size and the wings are about 212 ft

[Im tha king]

Guess thats what i get for skimming thought the topic start and totally not seeing the word commercial. But cargo planes are commercial planes too but sometimes they dont really fall under normal schedules. How about for the purpose of this we let the extremes be used?
Airbusman you should try telling Ranger that his aircraft isnt a commercial aircraft. I know all you guys wanna be right but cargo planes are commercial planes, and so the AN-225 falls into that listing. Its not your typical one but people pay to get crap moved on it. Sounds commercial to me even if it is specialty. The 747 that carried the space shuttle was specialty also but it was still a 747, which is a commercial airplane. This could go on all day really.

Exactly, the Boeing 747 that hauls the Space Shuttle is of course a commercial aircraft. That might be a specialty aircraft, but you can't exclude the hundreds of Boeing 747 on scheduled flights. However, the AN-225 is not used worldwide in the case of the Boeing 747 commercially. Commercial refers to commerce, which means that the flights will be for profit. Yes, it is commercial in sorts, but was placed as a strategic airlift transport aircraft. Take the Kennel Clubs. German Shepards remain in the Shepard group no matter what, however people found different uses for German Shepards and many German Shepards take the role as Scent Hounds, e.g. Basset Hound. However, the German Shepard will forever be marked in the group Shepard Dogs.

Regards,
Smile

[Archangel]

Exactly, the Boeing 747 that hauls the Space Shuttle is of course a commercial aircraft. That might be a specialty aircraft, but you can't exclude the hundreds of Boeing 747 on scheduled flights. However, the AN-225 is not used worldwide in the case of the Boeing 747 commercially. Commercial refers to commerce, which means that the flights will be for profit. Yes, it is commercial in sorts, but was placed as a strategic airlift transport aircraft. Take the Kennel Clubs. German Shepards remain in the Shepard group no matter what, however people found different uses for German Shepards and many German Shepards take the role as Scent Hounds, e.g. Basset Hound. However, the German Shepard will forever be marked in the group Shepard Dogs.

Regards,
Smile

Um that doesnt really make your point. Like i said i think for the purpose of this we will assume all aircraft are game, in the big scheme of things though they dont even use length to gauge the largest aircraft. If you look up the biggest airplanes on earth they go by wingspan. Of course then the Spruce Goose wins. But anyway.

[Coolswapnil19]

to put in prespective how long the An-225 is in comparision to A380 and 747 and Hughes H-4 Hercules. check out this pic.

Airbus 340-6 is only 75.3 meters long and An-225 which is the longest is 84 meters.

My facts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Giant_P..._Comparison.png
if this link doesn't work : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm..._Comparison.png
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http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/...ifications.html

[Chrome777]

to put in prespective how long the An-225 is in comparision to A380 and 747 and Hughes H-4 Hercules. check out this pic.

Airbus 340-6 is only 75.3 meters long and An-225 which is the longest is 84 meters.

My facts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Giant_P..._Comparison.png
if this link doesn't work : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm..._Comparison.png
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http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/...ifications.html

nice comparation there but we are trying to see what Comercial aircraft is the longest. the An-225 and the H-4 are cargo and military.

[Archangel]

nice comparation there but we are trying to see what Comercial aircraft is the longest. the An-225 and the H-4 are cargo and military.

Chrome is a 747-400 Cargo plane a commercial aircraft? Of course it is. We already discussed that above.

[Chrome777]

Chrome is a 747-400 Cargo plane a commercial aircraft? Of course it is. We already discussed that above.

yea you are right i just didn't notice that