World's LARGEST Airplane Is INSANE! - Radia Windrunner

The WindRunner’s colossal dimensions will measure an astounding 356 feet long, It outstrips the Antonov-225 by 70 feet & will carry 80 tons. But is it truly the largest aircraft in the world?
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[@larryscott3982]

It’s not the world’s largest plane. It’s a proposal. It’s a concept. It’s not a plane. Click bait.

[@catsupchutney]

Yes, clickbait Might as well point out that just as the 747 was originally conceived as a cargo plane that has easily repurposed for passenger duty, I suspect a single use design would not enjoy a large enough market.

[@larryscott3982]

@@catsupchutney The title declares this is the worlds largest plane. A design that hasn’t been prototyped. I’ve seen “This is the world’s most luxurious hotel is in space.”

[@HyperSpaceProphet]

Yeah, bullshit clikbait. It's at best a concept. Never fly as pictures as the twin fuselage will overstress the center wing section fairly rapidly. Sadly, now I gotta put 'Tech Planet" on my list of contend creators to ignore.

[@TravisAnderson79]

@@HyperSpaceProphet Um. You do know that the twin fuselage/Stratolaunch plane is not the subject of this video and is in fact a real plane that has really flown many times, right? I mean, you watched the video and saw it flying and heard him mention that it was recently sold to a different company, right? The title of this video is hard clickbait and reason alone to avoid the channel, but your "expert" disbelief of the Rutan-designed, very real Stratolaunch plane is not a good reason. Cheers!

[@HyperSpaceProphet]

@@TravisAnderson79 Of course, if you scale that up to the largest aircraft size then that might be different, wouldn't it? The Stratolaunch is a (relatively) smaller aircraft, without the loads you are suggesting the Radia will carry. Sorry you misunderstood my comment....or maybe yer just an asshole. Hard to tell.

[@rexsmith9577]

The world's LARGEST Airplane is... not in this video.

[@tomknauss570]

Ok then...keep it to yourself.

[@rexsmith9577]

@@tomknauss570 Y don't U?

[@jebise1126]

i bet its in your pocket than

[@hexxt_]

yeah that was random

[@moonlander03]

This is not about the biggest planes.. it’s about the biggest haulers 👍👍👍👍👍

[@PhiTonics]

Bring back blimps.

[@tomknauss570]

Steam engines Whitewall tires Banana seats on stingrays Useful penny’s Macrame The list is endless.

[@Splits-man]

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos. You really put so much effort into researching the subject and present it any easy to following way. Keep up the great work. 😃👍

[@tomknauss570]

Except the part about the worlds largest plane being insanity .............because it doesn’t exist.

[@davidmclaughlin3190]

Windpower is stupid compared to small nuclear power plants. Nuclear power has NO weather related shortcomings, and no short lifespan, with power available 24/7!

[@yodasmomisondrugs7959]

👍💯

[@CG-rr6yx]

Except it will generate even more radioactive waste, which we do not have a real solution for, will amplify the danger of nuclear accidents everywhere and will promote an increase in ambient radiation levels all over the world.

[@tomknauss570]

You with all this truth.... can’t you tell this about a plane that doesn’t exist for a power source that doesn’t work ? Stay focused.

[@DinoAlberini]

It’s not as simple as that.

[@Pax.Alotin]

@@tomknauss570 He's not talking about the aircraft - but Windpower vs Nuclear -- try to keep up.🙄

[@martingarrish4082]

I struggle to follow technical articles with units of pounds, feet, tons, and hp. Can we have a translation to modern SI units?

[@MyLateralThawts]

I seem to recall one airship proposal that was to have a 1000 ton cargo capacity. I may be getting that proposal confused with another, but I believe it wasn’t even supposed to be crewed. It was supposed to be part of a fleet of the world’s largest drones, filling a gap between cargo ships and transport planes. Most likely too ambitious, as I never came across any follow-up on the initial concept.

[@zalzalahbuttsaab]

Wind turbines? Eek! Environmentally unfriendly from start to finish!

[@ChrisInToon]

Yep complete mess, and don't get started on the concrete foundations, tremendous damage to landscapes all over the planet.

[@mikedearing6352]

Seems like small rooftop and bird proof windmills should be available for everyone, a few deep cycle batteries and some low wattage equipment / circuits, could reduce the customers lite bill and help with any power outages. I like the round roof vent turbines

[@Mentaculus42]

The jet aircraft just doesn’t make any sense unless an airstrip is available relatively close to the build site. Besides why not just do a longer “747 Dreamlifter” like Boeing did instead of a one off. Also the term biggest must be defined, is it by volume, length or carrying capacity? Long vs tail strikes?

[@jtjames79]

Those gear look like they would definitely have no problem with a dirt field landing.

[@tomknauss570]

What’s with all the questions on “Why not?” It’s a video on Why

[@chriscampion9906]

Before the 225 was destroy by Russia the 225 landed in Newark international years ago . massive an awe inspiring watched from NJ turnpike .amazing .there has been talk about fixing the 225.as it has a sister ship that was not finished ..please bring her back to life

[@atlanciaza]

The stratolaunch will never be feasible to launch things to space, it just gives way to little extra velocity to make any difference, after everything is factored in, you can get a maximum of around 15% more mass into orbit, which is nearly completely offset by the additional hardware required to hang a rocket on a plane, resulting in a net zero gain.

[@JohnnyWednesday]

You rock! love this channel so much

[@Tech_Planet]

Thanks!

[@DanFrederiksen]

I think it should be possible to make a plane that straps onto a wing blade instead of inside a hull. With a bulb cap it's quite aerodynamic. Just needs a wing with a could of engines on and a tail section. Shouldn't be too hard.

[@tomknauss570]

That blimp idea is good.....wind turbines maybe not so much

[@rosaliaespinozajaimes8716]

This is a best for airplane rinda - winruner 😮

[@jpfurrow7445]

I see the Boeing Dreamlifter fly by my office regularly which is very niche use for a plane. I think the Windrunner would be similar. Ultimately, it will come down to how many airports it can land on to really determine the worth. If it can't land close then what is the point of having it. The Dreamlifter literally rolls off the runway and up to the factory door, which makes it worth it.

[@peteregan3862]

It appears Radia are aiming for an MTOW of 480 tonnes. However, 4 GE-9X engines could support an MTOW of 840 tonnes with a M0.6 cruise at 11,000 metres.

[@alanbradbury2829]

There's enough clearance for this to use the forthcomming RR Ultrafan. Imagine 4 of those under the wings!

[@dummy3333]

Why not build the blades on-site? Or strap them on top of a C-17 or an A380? Like the space shuttle used to ride on a 747.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

Antarctica will soon have beachfront properties. A wind farm could power the subterranean mega-resorts that Elon, Jeff and Mark will have built there and those blimps will be the perfect ride to get there. There is also a nice quaint "airport", w/a 3000 meter runway (no passport required, it's not a country!) and some retro-chic bungalows for the workers. But BYO snacks, no hunting allowed, with you as the exception, you can be _hunted_ by the locals.

[@tomknauss570]

Maybe all that will be in part 2

[@swooshjj]

everything is insane those days

[@user-ev5ur7fw4t]

Good report thanks.

[@TheIgnoramus]

I would like to add the ridiculous energy loss of construction if you have to use only one of these planes just to transport a single fin. Bad Idea. A shipping carrier makes more sense. There is no incentive to shipping one in a day vs dozens over 2 weeks in a standard ship. This might be necessary for extreme inland situations, but that's it.

[@saultube44]

The 2 body aircraft needs to join those and for a large wing-like body for more strength, cargo capacity with higher lift; also install 2 turbofans on the tail of it. Vertical small vertical stabilizers like 3 of them on the mid section and the 3 larger on the tail. this could allow more fuel too

[@tomknauss570]

Yes....yes...now we’re thinking, but mostly about PLANES THAT DONT EXIST

[@saultube44]

@@tomknauss570 No really? Wow, you're so smart... 😄

[@spaceace1006]

4 engines is enough??? Maybe with those new GE Monsters!!!

[@RoofAndAMeal4UsAll]

Why don't they just put a propeller, engine wings & wheels on the turbine blade itself & then fly that to the location. I'm sure it would be easy to computerize the flight controls to compensate for aerodynamic weirdness.

[@tomknauss570]

That’s thinking outside the box.... I was figuring more like in helicopter mode, then do a crazy VTOL thing at the end....only in reverse

[@HADDEN67]

The next generation of wind turbines are going to be around 20 MW bur will only be deployed offshore.

[@saultube44]

Beautiful👍🤩👍

[@LordDustinDeWynd]

3:53 Much BETTER idea, airships and dirigibles.

[@ioanbota9397]

Realy I like this largest airplane

[@stevesloan6775]

I do always love your videos. Definitely makes me wonder what is possible.😊 Off topic, but I’d be keen to see a house or building made out of recycled carbon fibre wind turbine blades.😂😂😂 But seriously who wouldn’t want a carbon fibre house???🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼😎🍀☮️☮️☮️

[@RedRocketsGlare]

This is a video about blade transportation. little plane detail. Misleading

[@tomknauss570]

But it the LARGEST and its INSANE. (And it doesn’t exist)

[@fladave99]

Looks really green

[@tomknauss570]

Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed, if you’re going to paint a plane that doesn’t exist....why green.?

[@LordDustinDeWynd]

Bummer windmill blades don't last more than a year or so!

[@cynickicksass]

I did, in fact, enjoy the video!

[@jebise1126]

225 was... lost... yes even so big things can get lost.

[@DinoAlberini]

Why the double tail? It’s a rhetorical question.

[@jimmypoobah8094]

Not a new idea. The Germans experimented with the Heinkel He 111Z Zwilling ("Twin"). Never saw combat.

[@tedphillips2501]

Looks like a pregnant guppy.

[@Mr.Constitutionalist427]

We are going to make super costly planes to carry props... yep zero money wasted here.

[@skenzyme81]

1:08 Worth noting that the Ukrainians destroyed the An-255 while they bombarded the airport it was located at. They were hoping to deny Russians access to the airport and got sloppy. 🤷‍♂️

[@DonaldTomlin]

They would be a dinosaur, much like the spruce goose. Wind turbines are being replaced daily.

[@tomknauss570]

Pessimism......acceptable for a plane that doesn’t exist

[@rosaliaespinozajaimes8716]

ZONA DEL MUNDO MUNDIAL

[@wrdennig]

AN-225 was destroyed, right?

[@marttimattila9561]

Howars Hughes should have made a flying box that would fly in Ground efect. Instead he made a flying Beauty Queen.

[@tomknauss570]

From wood no less.

[@kailashsingh9737]

Very beautiful sweet object looking❤❤❤❤❤

[@spanieaj]

A plane that would be buit for a deformed market. I see no troubles there.

[@RedSupergiant]

If apple designed planes.

[@MsTyrie]

Could it be more practical to fabricate the blades near where they are needed? If that were the case, they'd do it, right? Sigh, now I'm going to have to open a new browser tab and perhaps regret it.

[@tomknauss570]

I think you’re conflating the word “could” with word “should”, there’s no thinking outside the box here.

[@lllPlatinumlll]

Interesting. Are you aware that your voice sounds like it is synthetic?

[@tomknauss570]

As opposed to a natural fiber ?

[@Paul-yh8km]

Looks like a scam to get your money. The renewables energy industry isn't going to transport low carbon energy components around in an aircraft. They manufacture as close to the wind farm site as possible. The largest blades are for offshore turbines and there is a well established system using purpose built ships for those as well as port facilities. How many onshore wind farms are next to an airstrip? And if you need trucks to get to the wind farm, you may as well truck it from a port.

[@mueffe1357]

Just pay a govt for them to give -tax break- discount for manufacturing components on site, in their country. Boom. Problem solved.

[@jasoncrandall]

Vaporware.

[@nickmcgookin247]

One more reason to stick it to the Russians. Rip Maria

[@daveogarf]

(*"Meer-YAH" - Russian for "dream")

[@MultiRotorairview]

@@daveogarf It was Ukrainian plane, built in the USSR. So, the correct name of the AN-225 is 'Mria', in English 'Dream'. Russians began the war in Ukraine and continued it and they destroyed this beautiful plane.

[@CharlessDarwinn500]

Мрія

[@pauljmeyer1]

Surely there's an alternative to those ridiculously oversized 'windmill' generators; this is engineering stupidity.

[@funnyguy1487]

Speech therapist could help you out a lot... on the other hand, let AI do your talking.

[@pprey6599]

Antonov AN-225 was destroyed in the Ukraine - the only example left.

[@strizhi6717]

It was destroyed by Ukrainians.. Russian VDV was there to try to secure it but Ukrainians fired everything they had prompting 45th to move out quickly leaving An-225 to its fate at Ukrainian hands

[@K-Effect]

I have a better idea, stop making large wind turbines

[@huverdoose]

Pffft! I've made way bigger airplanes on X-Plane.

[@MrPeterpan1954]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DD-gt2cv]

air freighting wind trubines is uttelry ridiculous and must increase costs massively and their carbon foorprint, which is already large and lets not mention the other environemnetal impacts or their ludricrous inefficiency. We abandoned windmills in the 1700s for a good reason.

[@tomknauss570]

You’d be happier if you accepted the fact history repeats itself.

[@DD-gt2cv]

@@tomknauss570 Id be happier if people would learn from history!

[@2150dalek]

Built to transport Giant windmill blades? Turbines are catching on fire and falling down. I know, Govt will continue to subsidize Green energy pipe dreams.

[@TrevorSachko]

More clickbait BS. Just what we need...

[@tomknauss570]

It’s the LARGEST, and INSANE (Just not real)

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

Another stupid solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

[@benth162]

That Antonov six engine large transport aircraft was destroy last year in the Ukraine war.

[@ChrisInToon]

Wind Farms are one of if not the most disgusting things in the modern world, completely and utterly necessary.

[@direpetto]

🔱💙💙💙 Слава 💛💛💛💛 Україні

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Your title is click-bait, but you know that. Thumbs down.

[@billkniseley4052]

Dumb

[@markfrancis4376]

Well Wind Energy productions Future is very limited now that REALITY has set in. Why bother designing an aircraft for such a specific purpose of a dying tech ?

[@Mentaculus42]

Explain more about your comment. Wind energy production is “dying”? Maybe a speed bump, but the “green” (vs clean) group will persevere at getting “sufficient funding” for wind no matter the cost. So “not dead yet”, if I understand your comment.

[@JohnnyWednesday]

@@Mentaculus42 - I saw a junk sales channel earlier with a single video posted 16 hours ago - with 1.4 million subs. The bots have won - this isn't a real person, it's just some script somewhere being paid for by some random oil company.

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

@@JohnnyWednesday😂 Projecting? Hahhahahhahahhahahahahhahaha!

[@tomknauss570]

Difficult to find ways to throw good money after bad Like rowing lettuce at the bottom of the ocean or going to mars, the question is why it’s not done already ?

[@tompw3141]

It's so limited that they built more last year than in any previous year!

[@flashbazbo3932]

With a wind turbine lifespans averaging under ten years, this concept is proof again at how economically unfeasible wind power generation is. With Co2 comprising .04% of the atmosphere, blaming CO2 as the environmental boogeyman is neither logical nor practical, when the alternatives are considered. Leave the cult. Alternative energy production has shown it's ineffectiveness in power production and it's totally unaffordable in cost-over-life analysis. Lets get back to the only reliable and cost effective power generation systems: NUCLEAR.

[@getinthespace7715]

Each wind turbine blade would be saddled with the "Carbon Intensity" from, say, 600,000 lbs of jet fuel for 1 trip in the plane. Each wind turbine would be 1.8 million lbs fuel consumption. Would be 12.5 million lbs carbon dioxide. Over 12 years over a million lbs a year. If people are dumb enough to buy the CO2 narrative. Why would they even consider flying wind turbine blades in the largest plane on the planet? SMR nuclear would be cheaper, more reliable and even lower carbon footprint for the cultists.

[@dforrest4503]

You obviously don’t understand (or don’t care to understand) how CO2 traps heat, and that even a small % makes a big difference. With that said, nuclear is a good option but needs to be cost effective in the U. S., which it hasn’t been.

[@IluminousOne-9.7.2]

Nuclear power plants are the most efficient way for mass scale energy production so far

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Click bait sh*t. Wind turbines are a joke too.

[@richystar2001]

All this to make better bird swatters.

[@Godeater42]

It’s an ugly arse thing. Maybe Elon could invent something to carry around bits of starship and subcontract it out? Although, that’s probably crossed his mind and been deleted as financially impractical.

[@b1r2y3n]

musk isn’t exactly the best judge of financially viable. The boring company. The hyper loop, X (twitter). In fact the two companies he has that do make money receive massive government funding (Tesla benefits from ev incentives and spacex from direct payments) and barely turn a profit.

[@mrmullett1067]

Dreadful commentary. Very difficult to understand the English at the speed you or the robot talks. Communication is essential. Interesting aeroplane.

[@yodasmomisondrugs7959]

Wind turbines need to be abolished. There are far better ways of making energy then those wastes of space and material.