Boeing 777 Boosts Hypersonic Testing Capacity by 35% for US Defense

Boeing 777 boosts hypersonic testing capacity by 35% for US defense

Stratolaunch adds a Boeing 777-200ER to its fleet, aiming to boost hypersonic testing capacity by 35% by 2027.

Stratolaunch adds 777 for hypersonic tests

Stratolaunch is adding a Boeing 777-200ER to its carrier-aircraft fleet, a move the company says will boost hypersonic flight-test capacity by 35% as demand grows for its reusable Talon-A test vehicles. On Sept. 30, the Mojave, CA-based company announced it acquired the aircraft and plans to modify it to air-launch Talon-A vehicles from its fuselage, with the work expected to be completed in 2027. The 777 will join Stratolaunch’s Roc, a custom-b…

Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 for hypersonic testing

Stratolaunch has acquired a Boeing 777-200ER to launch Talon-A hypersonic test aircraft, with modifications expected to be completed in 2027.

Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 to expand hypersonic flight testing

Third carrier aircraft will join the giant Roc and a converted 747 as the company prepares to conduct more Talon-A missions from different locations