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06-01-2017, 01:32 PM
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There's a new biggest-plane-in-the-world.
The Stratolaunch has a 385-foot wingspan, is 238 feet long, weighs 500,000 lbs, has 28 wheels, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 1.3 million lbs. It will be used to launch rockets into low-earth orbit. Stratolaunch Systems Corporation is owned by Microsoft founder Paul Allen. Link
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06-01-2017, 02:23 PM
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I wonder how wide a runway that needs?
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06-02-2017, 08:49 PM
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I'm guessing it's designed to land and take off from ONE airfield, over and over. the airfield next to the railroad spur that's bringing the 800,000 pound rocket.
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06-03-2017, 06:20 PM
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I'd assume fairly long, as well.
ETA: From their website Quote:
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06-03-2017, 06:36 PM
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06-03-2017, 06:37 PM
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From their website
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Meanwhile, 20 miles away, is Edwards AFB. With their ~18,000+ feet x ~300 feet runway with a dry lake for run-off
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06-03-2017, 06:51 PM
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The Stratolaunch is supposed to carry a rocket to launch altitude. If they put a little extra fuel in the rocket and ignite it on the ground for a 30 second burn, that Stratolaunch will take off like a STOL aircraft. They'll just have to add some drogue chutes for the return landing.
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06-03-2017, 07:03 PM
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I went through desert survival training in the Mojave at Edwards. The course the Air Force runs there is primarily for pilots and astronauts; but, they squeezed us SFers in when business was slow. Nice showroom dedicated to experimental aircraft and test pilots that flew there. Interesting experience.
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06-04-2017, 10:14 PM
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There was an airshow in PA near Harrisburg, apparently. I got to watch an F4U Corsair going through it's routine right above me. Pretty cool.
I recognized the plane by the sound of the engine. Am I a nerd for that? 
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06-05-2017, 10:49 AM
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Yes, a plane old nerd.
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06-09-2017, 12:44 AM
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Wee Willie's demise...
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06-09-2017, 11:27 AM
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Man, I hate when that happens. That could ruin your day if ya let it.
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06-09-2017, 12:38 PM
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Reminds me of this amazing pilot's skills.
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06-09-2017, 12:39 PM
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^P.S. That's a fake video^
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06-09-2017, 11:21 PM
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Whoops... The F-104 pilot and XB-70 co-pilot died. The XB-70 pilot survived but was really fucked up.
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