Ukranian Dream Official Cargo Aircraft Metal Model

Ukranian Dream Official Cargo Aircraft Metal Model

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 270 Pieces
• Difficulty level 8
• Hours to assemble (average): 20
• Model size (cm): 30.5 x 12.4 x 30.2
• Model size (inch): 12 x 4.88 x 11.89
• Windup mechanism
• Turbines Blades Rotation
• Nose cargo door opening
• Removable pedestal

PROTOTYPE HISTORY

In 1988, Antonov Aviation built the world's largest cargo aircraft, the AN-225, named Mriya (translated from Ukrainian, means Dream) and landed it at the Gostomel airport, in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Its specifications were astonishing: it was 275 feet long, 288 feet wide and 59 feet tall. To understand just how enormous Mriya was imagine a six-story house with four entrances. The Mriya weighed 350 tons (700,000 lbs.) and could lift another 250 tons (500,000 lbs.). This was an absolute record. Mriya was a beast. No plane on earth could come close to that much carrying capacity. For example, Mriya could transport a herd of 42 elephants, or more than 1.8 million iPhones.

Over the years, the Mriya AN-225, has transported giraffes, yachts, parts of power plants and other large items other planes could not transport. Mriya carried the first Soviet "Shuttle" called "Buran" made its longest flight. After a short flight into space, the Buran remained grounded, but the Mriya would continue to soar!

In memory of the amazing, unique, aircraft, Metal Time presents our model, the Ukrainian Dream.It was the result of a joint initiative between Antonov, Metal Time, and the Ukrainian Postal Service, Ukrposhta. Ukrainian Dream is an officially licensed model. So, we have paid great attention to every possible detail.The design case and movement were designed with great precision, to ensure each part moved correctly, and was visually accurate.The aircraft rests on a stand and can be easily removed. But with just a few turns if the key you can wind the mechanism, and once it is winded, the gears turn to move all six engines, and each turbine to simulate flight.

In addition to all necessary parts for assembly, the set includes the limited-edition Mriya the Dream” postage stamp. Along with the Stamp, is a certificate of appreciation and support from Antonov Aviation, documenting your support of Mriya, and the aviation rebuilding programs.

Features

Together with Antonov, Metal Time supports Ukrainian aviation rebuilding programs, including:
- the restoration of the AN-225 Mriya aircraft;
- training of new pilots and aircraft engineers;
- the restoration of houses of Antonov employees, destroyed during the war.

Like all Metal Time prefabricated construction sets, the Ukrainian Dream model is made of the highest-quality, eco-friendly stainless steel, which has been approved for the production of consumer goods and toys.
Precise laser cutting of the set eliminates the possibility of cuts during the assembly process.

Made from brushed and polished stainless steel, our models stand apart from traditional models, made from plastic or wood.