Ultra-rare NASA Super Guppy on the ramp—one of the world's last flying bulbous cargo giants, famous for supporting space exploration.
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Spotter's notes
This aircraft is often seen at NASA's Houston Ellington Field or at various spaceport facilities. Its massive fuselage and hinged nose are unmistakable.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B377SG
Model
Super Guppy
Manufacturer
Aero Spacelines
Airline
NASA
Livery
NASA
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Allison 501-D22C turboprops (variant of Rolls-Royce T56)
Thrust
4 × 3,750 shp (2,800 kW) each
Wingspan
47.63 meters
Length
43.84 meters
Height
14.78 meters
MTOW
77,110 kilograms
Range
1,750 kilometers
Capacity
Payload: 24,000 kilograms or up to 1,109 cubic meters cargo volume
Cruise Speed
463 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not certified to modern ICAO; early gen high noise (likely above 90 EPNdB)
Camera
Device
iPhone