Radia Corporation will unveil the WindRunner aircraft at the Paris Air Show on 16 June, marking the first public appearance of what aviation experts now recognize as the world’s largest aircraft by length and volume.
The Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) hosted this year’s premier aviation event, where the WindRunner commanded unprecedented attention among industry professionals.
The WindRunner measures 356 feet from nose to tail, significantly exceeding the legendary Antonov An-225 Mriya’s 276-foot length.
Engineers designed the aircraft with a cargo bay capacity of 7,700 cubic meters, substantially larger than the Airbus BelugaXL’s 2,209 cubic meters.
This massive cargo space positions the WindRunner as a game-changing solution for oversized freight transportation.
Radia Corporation, established nine years ago by former MIT and Boeing professionals, originally conceived the WindRunner specifically for transporting 344-foot wind turbine blades.
The aviation industry quickly recognised broader applications, and manufacturers now consider the aircraft for satellite deployment and armoured vehicle transport missions, provided cargo weight remains under 72.6 metric tons.
The WindRunner incorporates 4 engines that enable operations at altitudes reaching 41,000 feet with a maximum range of 1,240 miles.
The aircraft features a 261-foot wingspan and achieves speeds up to Mach 0.6 (460 mph).
Despite limited public technical details, industry observers expect Radia to reveal engine specifications and additional performance metrics during the air show.
Radia assembled 5 specialised companies to develop distinct aircraft components.
Spain’s Aciturri Aeronáutica manufactures the composite tail structure, while Brazil’s Akaer Engenharia handles pressurised cabin systems and integration.
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