Stratolaunch adds Boeing 777-200ER to boost hypersonic testing by 35%

Stratolaunch is adding a Boeing 777-200ER to its fleet of carrier aircraft for hypersonic Talon-A vehicles, raising flight capacity by 35%. Fuselage modifications for air-launching Talon-A are set to finish in 2027, following a $90.8 million MACH-TB contract.

• Stratolaunch's carrier fleet grows to three: Roc, Spirit of Mojave and the 777-200ER
• The company's flight capacity will rise by 35%
• Modifications to air-launch Talon-A from the 777 will finish in 2027
• Talon-A passed 10 successful hypersonic flights in July