An aerial view of the Stratolaunch Roc.Courtesy of Stratolaunch
By MARIELLE DESCALSOTA
Take a look at the Stratolaunch Roc, which just completed a 6-hour test flight in the Mojave Desert.
The Stratolaunch Roc is the world’s biggest aircraft. It’s a mothership aircraft, which means it’s designed to carry rockets and smaller vehicles.
The Stratolaunch Roc is the world’s biggest aircraft. It’s a mothership aircraft, which means it’s designed to carry rockets and smaller vehicles.The Stratolaunch has undergone nine test flights to date. Its most recent test flight — and its longest to date — lasted for six hours, flying across southeastern California.The Stratolaunch is powered by six Boeing 747 enginesThe Stratolaunch was put up for sale in 2019 for $400 million, but no official deals were made.The Stratolaunch is known for its massive size. It has a wingspan of 385 feet, which is longer than a football field
● The Stratolaunch Roc is the biggest airplane in the world.
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● The plane has a wingspan of 385 feet, which is longer than a football field.
● It recently completed its ninth test flight in the Mojave Desert.
(africa.businessinsider.com)
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