Friday, 23 June 2017

STRATOLAUNCH

Stratolauch is a massive aircraft developed by entrepreneur and Microsoft co-founder 'Paul Allen' with a purpose to launch rockets into the outer space.It is basically a rocket launching aircraft which can be used multiple times.

 The Stratolaunch aircraft is the largest in the world by wingspan, measuring more than 117 meters from tip to tip. The plane weighs 226,800 kilograms empty, and 50 percent more when fully fueled. It can accommodate payloads weighing nearly 250,000 kilograms, attached to the wing segment between the twin fuselages.

The jaw-dropping Stratolaunch has six 747 aircraft engines and it rests on its 28 wheels.