The Antonov An-225 Mriya was a strategic airlift cargo aircraft designed and produced by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It was originally developed during the 1980s as an enlarged derivative of the Antonov An-124 airlifter for the express purpose of transporting Buran spacecraft. On 21 December 1988, the An-225 performed its maiden flight; only one aircraft was ever completed. After a brief period of use in the Soviet space programme, the aircraft was retired during the early 1990s. Model airplane is approximately 7 inches long with a 7.5 inch wingspan. Model spacecraft is approximately 3 inches long with a 2.5 inch wingspan. Adult collectible ages 14+