Plane with the largest wingspan in the world takes flight – BBC News

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The sector’s largest aeroplane by wingspan has taken to the air.

The airplane constructed by Stratolaunch is designed to act as a flying initiate pad for satellites.

Its wingspan measures 385ft (117m) and on its maiden flight the jet reached speeds of about 170mph (274km/h).

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