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World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:08pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, unveiled the world's largest aircraft in June The six-engine plane has a wingspan of 385 feet which is longer than the length of a football field Stratolaunch is designed to carry rockets between its two fuselages before they launch into space from air Firm fired up the aircraft’s six Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines for its first taxi down the runway at 28mph http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5197563/First-taxi-test-Stratolaunch-aircraft-completed.html lalasticlala mynd44 The world's biggest plane is a step closer to its first flight, after passing another major milestone. Named Stratolaunch, the colossal aircraft travelled down the runway under its own power for the first time, firing all six of its Pratt and Whitney turbofan engines - each weighing 8,940lbs (4,000kg). During the aircraft's first low-speed taxi test, Stratolaunch successfully travelled down the runway at 25 knots (28mph/45km/h). Once testing has been completed, the aircraft - which has a wingspan longer than a football field - will be used to launch satellites and other objects into space. This could include a Dream Chaser spaceship, which could act as a mini-shuttle to reach low Earth orbit destinations and return astronauts or payloads to a runway within 24 hours. It is expected to take the skies for the first time in 2019. 9 Likes |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:09pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
The primary purpose of the test was to put the aircraft¿s ability to steer and stop through its paces. A ground team from Stratolaunch Systems Corp monitored a number of systems, including steering, braking, anti-skid and telemetry 2 Likes
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:10pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Since the first engine runs in September, the Stratolaunch team has performed a series of engine tests from a newly established Stratolaunch Mission Control Center, located at its facility at the Mojave Air and Space Port 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:11pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
The aircraft is so huge if it sat in the centre of a football field, it would be wide enough for its wings to reach 12.5 feet (3.8 metres) beyond each goalpost. Test flights were expected for 2016 and 2017, but project delays have pushed back the date to sometime in 2019. The Stratolaunch team completed fuel testing of all six fuel tanks on September 19, to ensure their proper operations, at the Mojave Air and Space Port. Each of the six tanks were filled independently to check their fuel mechanisms were working correctly and to that they were properly sealed. The MCC serves as the Seattle-based firm's hub for testing communications and will eventually be the centre of its aircraft and launch operations. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:12pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Once low-speed taxi tests have been safely completed, the company will begin the next phase of taxi testing, which will include increased speeds. 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:13pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
The plane is the vision of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen who wants it to act as a giant air pad in the sky, allowing payloads to reach space faster and at a lower cost than existing technologies. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:13pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Over the next few months, they plan to continue to test the aircraft¿s engines at higher power levels and varying configurations, culminating in the start of taxi tests on the runway 6 Likes
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:15pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
In 2011, the project's cost was initially estimated to be at $300million, though there is no word as to the updated figures. After the plane reaches altitude, it would then drop the launch vehicle, which will subsequently fire its boosters and launch into space from the air. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:16pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Images of the mammoth plane, nicknamed the 'Roc,' were released. It shows the plane emerging from its hangar in California's Mojave Desert. The plane was built by Scaled Composites, an aerospace company founded by Allen's partner in the Stratolaunch project, Burt Rutan. Scaled is owned by defense contractor Northrop Grumman. The Stratolaunch weighs approximately 500,000 pounds without any cargo. 1 Like
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:17pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
The plane was built by Scaled Composites, an aerospace company founded by Allen's partner in the Stratolaunch project, Burt Rutan 1 Like
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:18pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
The plane rolls around with the aid of 28 wheels. Once airborne, it is powered by six 747 aircraft engines 3 Likes
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 6:18pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
After the plane reaches altitude, it would then drop the launch vehicle, which will subsequently fire its boosters and launch into space from the air 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by cashlurd(m): 6:28pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
This is a two-in-one aircraft. Twin Aircraft intact!!! It's massive?!!!!! 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by RoyalBlak007: 7:08pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by olaolulazio(m): 8:38pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by DrToche: 8:38pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by webch: 8:38pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
ggd 1 Like |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by Nltaliban(m): 8:38pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
A w e s o m e 3 Likes |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by MrHistorian: 8:39pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by rawtouch: 8:39pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by Airforce1(m): 8:40pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Depends on the football field 4 Likes 3 Shares |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by welri: 8:40pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by Nobody: 8:40pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Old post on this forum. 2 Likes |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by johncallidon(m): 8:42pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
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Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by kolafolabi(m): 8:42pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
When would Nigeria's finest Scientists and Technologists start this innovative...... Chai! There is God oooooo 2 Likes |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by venatus25(m): 8:42pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
I'm afraid 1 Like |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by rawpadgin(m): 8:43pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Sorry i will pass Looking @ it alone is scary |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by Nobody: 8:43pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Can you imagine ? They are gonna launch rocket from air into space ! My God! While here in Africa we are still struggling with constant electricity even 170 years after electricity was invented. God pls for what purpose did you actually create Africa ? 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: World's Largest Plane With A Wingspan Longer Than A FOOTBALL FIELD(Pic) by Godblessaplus1(m): 8:43pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Nice one 1 Like 2 Shares |
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