Antonov 124-100 in BNE

[samh004]

Just wondering if anyone say the Antonov 124-100 in Brisbane today? Saw it on the news and it’s a big, big bird.

I think there’s a few inaccuracies in the story, especially when it says it has 6 engines but all the photos clearly show it has 4. Perhaps getting it confused with the 225.

Interesting to see it has two front landing gear.

 

[Mwenenzi]

From AN225 to Brisbane tomorrow!! - Sydney Airport Message Board

What: The world's most technologically-advanced naval combat helicopter, the NH90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) is enroute to Brisbane on board the world's largest aircraft, the Antonov An 225.

When: The Antonov is due to arrive in Brisbane tomorrow, Tuesday, 19 January 2010, at 3.00 pm

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Sorry folks, its just as Lloyd said, no An-225 for you. Its an An-124 coming at the moment as VDA2454.
Malpensa-Anchorage-Honolulu-Brisbane.

 

[aus_flyer]

Yes I saw it there today.

Quite big indeed!

When it's standing by itself, it's hard to put it's size into perspective. I didn't think it looked any bigger than an A380.

 

[Brisbane Flyer]

Nearly flew over my house this afternoon as I worked from the pool

Much louder than anything else I have seen/heard flying overhead. And yes, it looked very big.

 

[Mal]

NoNews are commenting:
Russian Antonov, one of world&squo;s largest planes, to visit Brisbane | The Courier-Mail

An Antonov 225 was originally scheduled for the trip, but it has been replaced by a smaller Antonov 124.

 

[harvyk]

Yeap, 124 only has 4 engines... Plus it is smaller (height \ takeoff weight \ width and wingspan) than an A380...

Unlike it's bigger brother the 225, which is larger than an A380 in most aspects (takeoff weight \ width \ wingspan) except for height. Plus the 225 has 6 engines...

 

[oz_mark]

There must be some issue with the 225 that prevents it coming to Australia. It has been down to come here before, but never seems to make it, with the 124 coming instead.

 

[samh004]

A shame, though the 225 would surely draw a lot of people to see it, maybe an air show would be a better venue for it.

 

[harvyk]

There must be some issue with the 225 that prevents it coming to Australia.

Probably the cost...