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Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 as test carrier

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Stratolaunch has acquired a 777-200ER for future hypersonic tests. The aircraft is scheduled to be converted for launches of the Talon-A test device; completion of this work is expected by 2027.

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Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 for hypersonic flight testing

Source date: 30.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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