Antonov An 990 ~repack~ Official
Intelligence reports at the time suggested that the United States was exploring next-generation propulsion for transport aircraft. Not wanting to be left behind, the Soviet government initiated a black project designated "Izdeliye 990" (Item 990).
870 feet (265.2 meters). This is exactly three times the wingspan of the An-225 Mriya . Primary Mission: Ultra-capacity Air Tanker / Water-Bomber. antonov an 990
The cargo hold is wide enough to carry entire commercial aircraft. Virtual operations involve packing a fully assembled Boeing 747 or a space shuttle directly inside its hull. Flight Performance and Handling Realism Intelligence reports at the time suggested that the
Equipped to drop massive amounts of fire retardant. This is exactly three times the wingspan of the An-225 Mriya
6,000 tonnes (13.2 million lbs), which is roughly 120 times heavier than a classic Boeing 737-100.
The An-990 is not just a larger plane; it is a fundamental shift in scale, designed to represent what a future, advanced, ultra-large aircraft might look like if materials science allows for such structures. Conclusion: A Digital Giant
The aircraft was digitally designed by community creators (frequently building upon other fictional mods like the An-700 "Beast" and An-725 "Monster") specifically to perform the ultimate fictional mission: acting as a global, super-heavy water bomber capable of eradicating massive wildfires across Canada, California, and Australia in a single pass. Fictional Technical Specifications