Between 2011 and 2019, Scaled designed, built, and completed the first flight of Roc, the world’s largest wingspan aircraft – this weekend marks the 5th anniversary of this colossal aircraft’s first flight on April 13, 2019! After first flight, we handed the keys to our customer Stratolaunch, who continues to operate this gigantic aircraft out of Mojave, CA. Some fun facts about Roc: 🛫 This aircraft has more carbon in its structure than the rest of Scaled’s aircraft combined! 🛫 Of all the airc

We’re proud of our Scaled Composites team on another successful taxi test for the Model 351 Stratolaunch! We are excited about the progress made as we continue to work through each test point and get closer to achieving the next milestone. For more info, take a look at the article by GeekWire about our most recent test. https://www.geekwire.com/2018/paul-allens-giant-stratolaunch-plane-gets-closer-first-flight-80-mph-taxi-test/ | Scaled Composites, LLC

Getting the world’s largest airplane to flight had to start with small steps, and while the first taxi tests 5 years ago may have seemed to just creep along the runway, we learned a lot about how an aircraft that size moves under its own power! #Roc #Stratolaunch #OTD | Scaled Composites, LLC

Watch Stratolaunch's massive Roc carrier aircraft take off & land - 6th test flight

Scaled Composites Stratolaunch Reaching for the Stars