Unlike any other aircraft that you’ve ever laid your eyes on, the world’s largest plane has been continually making advancements in reaching space. This plane was developed by the company of the co-founder of Microsoft – Paul Allen. Keep reading to find out when this incredible plane is expected to take flight.
Paul G. Allen/Facebook Getting one step closer to flight, the epic Stratolaunch reached a new top speed of 46MPH at its most recent taxi test at Mojave. Weighing 500,000 pounds, Stratolaunch, aka the world’s largest plane, has a wingspan of 385 feet!
Stratolaunch/Facebook If you’re wondering why someone would ever need a plane this large, you’re not alone. Looking like something out of the future, the Stratolaunch was designed to be used as a platform for lifting rockets into the stratosphere before launching into space. The Stratolaunch comes with the ability to carry up to 550,000 pounds to an altitude of 35,000 feet.
Stratolaunch/Facebook The plane has yet to actually fly, but with its most recent and successful taxi test the Stratolaunch is continuing to stay on track with its schedule to take flight next year.
To get an even further look at the plane and to see footage from the most recent taxi test, watch the video posted by Paul G. Allen below!
Paul G. Allen/Facebook
Getting one step closer to flight, the epic Stratolaunch reached a new top speed of 46MPH at its most recent taxi test at Mojave. Weighing 500,000 pounds, Stratolaunch, aka the world’s largest plane, has a wingspan of 385 feet!
Stratolaunch/Facebook
If you’re wondering why someone would ever need a plane this large, you’re not alone. Looking like something out of the future, the Stratolaunch was designed to be used as a platform for lifting rockets into the stratosphere before launching into space. The Stratolaunch comes with the ability to carry up to 550,000 pounds to an altitude of 35,000 feet.
The plane has yet to actually fly, but with its most recent and successful taxi test the Stratolaunch is continuing to stay on track with its schedule to take flight next year.
Did you realize that such a large plane existed? To learn about more aircraft that are attempting to make their way into space, read about The One Airline That Could Soon Be Sending You Into Space!
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