Stratolaunch unveils world’s largest aircraft

Posted on 8 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The Stratolaunch aircraft is the largest in the world by wingspan. Image courtesy of Stratolaunch Systems.

Last week, US private spaceflight company Stratolaunch Systems unveiled the world's largest aircraft to the public for the first time.

The aircraft, also known simply as ‘Stratolaunch’, is the world’s largest by wingspan, measuring in at a total width of 360ft (110m). At this length, it is as wide as a US football field and is significantly larger than previous title holders like the Airbus A380. As well, the Stratolaunch aircraft stands 50ft (15m) high,…

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