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Gallery: The World’s Largest Aircraft

When Stratolaunch's Roc flew for the first time in 2019, it became the world's largest airplane by wingspan. [Courtesy: Stratolaunch]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents a collection of impressive "mega-planes" and gargantuan aircraft, celebrating their engineering achievements and awe-inspiring scale.
  • It highlights both modern and historical examples, such as the forthcoming Boeing 777-9 (largest twin-engine airliner), the Airbus A380 (largest passenger airliner by capacity), the Antonov An-225, and the historical Hindenburg airship (one of the largest objects ever to fly).
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Modern mega-planes are truly an awesome sight. They capture our imaginations and truly make us marvel at the ever-growing capabilities of engineering in our lifetime.

Take a look at some of our favorite gargantuan aircraft, and make sure you see our comparisons of these monsters of aviation.

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