Giant satellite-carrying Stratolaunch aircraft unveiled in California

[Triple7]

A giant aircraft capable of launching satellite-laden rockets into space has been unveiled at a hangar in the Mojave desert in California.

Stratolaunch, said to be the largest airliner ever built, weighs 500,000lbs (226,796kg) and has a wingspan measuring 385ft (117 metres) - the world's biggest.

More:

http://news.sky.com/story/giant-satellite-carrying-stratolaunch-aircraft-unveiled-in-california-10901047

Hmm ..... Spruce goose anyone?

Tim

[mezoo]

Some more pictures

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2017/05/31/paul-allen-rolls-out-his-massive-stratolaunch.html