The world’s biggest plane has wings longer than a football field

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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 engines
The 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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