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Third Test Flight Completed by Stratolaunch Roc Carrier Aircraft

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Tom Patton
Jan 21, 2022
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A third test flight by the Stratolaunch Roc carrier aircraft was successfully conducted on Jan. 16, 2022. Roc is the world's largest aircraft, with a 385 ft. wingspan.

"Today's successful flight demonstrates and validates improvements to the carrier aircraft's systems and overall flight performance."

Dr. Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch President and Chief Op…

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