# sm491A Aerospace system AN-225/Maks

14 inches wing span model of joint development of Molniya corporation and Antonov Design Bureau of multipurpose aerospace system MAKS. In this transportation system orbiter starts in air with air breathing launcher.In this project existing world`s largest aircraft An-225 `Mriya` is used as a first stage.Maks shuttle vehicle with fuel tank transported for Air Launch on top of aircraft. Orbiter configuration is based on the experience of development of the space vehicles series SPIRAL, BOR and BURAN, on which significant technological stock is created.