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Antonov An-225 Mriya touches down in Australia | Antonov An-225 Mriya touches down in Australia |
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Thousands of Australian aircraft enthusiasts have watched the world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, arrive in Perth. | Thousands of Australian aircraft enthusiasts have watched the world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, arrive in Perth. |
The 84m-long plane, which weighs 175 tonnes without cargo or fuel, was transporting a 117-tonne generator. | The 84m-long plane, which weighs 175 tonnes without cargo or fuel, was transporting a 117-tonne generator. |
Traffic blocked roads on Sunday as crowds gathered to watch the plane's arrival. | Traffic blocked roads on Sunday as crowds gathered to watch the plane's arrival. |
The plane picked up its cargo in Prague and stopped at locations in the Middle East and Asia on its way to Australia. | The plane picked up its cargo in Prague and stopped at locations in the Middle East and Asia on its way to Australia. |
Who needs an 84m-long aircraft? |
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