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Night view of the legendary Aero Spacelines Super Guppy, NASA's unique outsized cargo lifter. Its iconic bulbous fuselage was essential for moving rocket stages and spacecraft.
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Night view of the legendary Aero Spacelines Super Guppy, NASA's unique outsized cargo lifter. Its iconic bulbous fuselage was essential for moving rocket stages and spacecraft.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
GASY
Model
Super Guppy
Manufacturer
Aero Spacelines
Airline
NASA
Livery
NASA / Historic Metallic
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Allison 501-D22C turboprop
Thrust
Each engine ~3,750 hp (turboprop, not jet thrust)
Wingspan
47.6 meters
Length
43.8 meters
Height
14.8 meters
MTOW
77,111 kilograms
Range
3,219 kilometers
Capacity
47,600 kilograms (cargo)
Cruise Speed
463 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
No standard ICAO measured rating; extremely loud for its era (propeller-driven)