Stratolaunch Jet Blast Wall

BDI Deflector Supplied for World’s Largest Aircraft

Project Details

Location: Mojave Air & Space Port
California, USA
Project: Carrier Aircraft Engine Test Position
Owner: Stratolaunch LLC
Challenges:
  • Thrust rating required extremely heavy-duty structure
  • Tight conformance to applicable regulations

Scaled Composites Model 351 is a unique aircraft built for Stratolaunch Systems specifically designed to carry air-launch-to-orbit rockets. This massive aircraft, with six (six!) Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines, requires a unique jet blast deflector. BDI’s design engineers worked closely with the client to develop a solution that would allow safe ground running of the aircraft.

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