Antonov Antheus (09307)

WOW magnificent photo

Nice!!

Super Photo Nicolas...........

A beautiful aircraft I'll probably never be able to see living in the USA

Russians and Ukrainians have always had a thing for BIG airplanes.

See https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/06/12/the-massive-k-7-it-was-according-to-some-developed-in-conjunction-with-nazi-ufos-2/

Thanks for sharing! I didn't know this aircraft existed. It has interesting lines to it - very original. This may seem like a strange comparison but its unique lines make me think of the Lockheed Constellation.

Really beautiful shot of a magnificent aircraft. Worlds largest transport until surpassed by the C-5 in the late 60's

I much agree with Joseph Immermann's comparison to the Lockheed Constellation!
Soviets have some modern, serious design engineers that have taken the silhouette of their aircraft to the level of "visually beautiful and exciting."
Bravo to the Soviets and photographer Nicolas50 for such a well framed, etc., photograph!

NICE DESIGN

Funky looking nose. Do the double props make them quieter or provide more thrust? Do they counter rotate? I've seen that in helicopters, but that technique isn't that popular. *shrug*