The world’s largest airplane, Stratolaunch, is inching closer to its first flight. During a highspeed taxi test yesterday, the team brought the aircraft to 118 knots, lifting the nose off the ground before aborting the takeoff. In a video shared on Facebook (above) the massive airplane looked stable, though the slowdown and stop phase on the 12,503-foot runway at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California was not shown. The first taxi test for the Stratolaunch was conducted a little more than one year ago.
Stratolaunch Nears First Flight
The world’s largest airplane, Stratolaunch, is inching closer to its first flight, as a test crew conducts a high speed taxi.
Key Takeaways:
- The world's largest airplane, Stratolaunch, is nearing its first flight after successfully completing a high-speed taxi test, lifting its nose off the ground.
- Stratolaunch is designed to launch spacecraft, carrying payloads up to 500,000 pounds to 35,000 feet before separating.
- The massive aircraft features a unique design with two fuselages connected by a 385-foot wing.
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