The largest composite aircraft in the world, the Stratolaunch, successfully completed its first flight from the Mojave Air & Spaceport last week with former U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot Evan Thomas at the controls. Hanna Steplewska, Stratolaunch’s vp of business development said, “Thomas specializes in experimental flight test, aviation and test safety, aircraft stability and control testing, as well as the operational leadership.”
Stratolaunch Completes First Flight
The largest composite aircraft in the world, the Stratolaunch, successfully completed its first flight from the Mojave Air & Spaceport in 2019.
Key Takeaways:
- The Stratolaunch, the world's largest composite aircraft, successfully completed its 2.5-hour inaugural flight from the Mojave Air & Spaceport.
- Designed as a mobile launch platform, it aims to provide convenient, affordable, and routine "airline-style access to space," capable of supporting multiple launch vehicles weighing up to 500,000 pounds.
- During its first flight, the aircraft reached 189 mph and 17,000 feet, with pilots performing various flight control maneuvers and simulated landing approaches to test its systems.
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