Stratolaunch's maiden flight yesterday

Started by Frank v B, April 14, 2019, 10:43:25 AM

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Frank v B

from Youtube.  Such a Rutan design.  Financed by Paul Allen (deceased) of Microsoft.  This plane can lift a half million pounds.  The largest wingspan of any plane.  Compare this skinny lift strategy versus the Antonov 225's bulky strategy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hku8TH9NKfw

Frank
"Never trade luck for skill"

AlexShao

And powered by 6 Pratt & Whitney engines.

Frank v B

Alex,

re: "powered by 6 Pratt & Whitney engines."

....on at least 1200S batteries. :D

Frank
"Never trade luck for skill"