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The plane with the largest wings took to the skies for the second time in history – video

The Stratolaunch Roc aircraft took off for the second time in history – the manufacturer said that all test results were in line with expectations. Reported by The Drive.

 

Roc’s new test flight underlines that Stratolaunch remains committed to plans to use its aircraft to support future promising aerospace development projects.

The Stratolaunch Model 351 is an American carrier aircraft, part of the Stratolaunch aerospace air launch system. The aircraft has a two-body design and is equipped with six Pratt & Whitney PW4056 by-pass turbojet engines. The wingspan is 385 feet (117 m). Maximum speed: 853 km / h. The first flight was made on April 13, 2019.

It is noted that the plane is planned to be used for the transportation of goods of unusual shape and dimensions.

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