Everybody loves a world record, even if they don’t always set out to break it on purpose. When it comes to world records and unusual accomplishments, you can always turn to the Guinness Book of World ...

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Since 2004, the company behind the Hotelicopter has been working to modify a Soviet-made Mil V-12 into two world firsts: the “world’s biggest helicopter” and the “world’s first flying hotel.” As you ...

Russia has long been known for making large machines. They hold the current record for the largest helicopter ever made – the MiL V12. Same goes for the world’s largest airplane, the Antonov An-225.