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The two-hour autonomous mission validated control systems and an Rolls-Royce AE 3007N engine integration, paving the way for carrier-based refuelling trials.
The proven track record of Rolls-Royce and pedigree of the RR300 made the selection easy; the engine has nearly two decades of operation in civilian aerospace and has exceeded over 1.6 million flight hours.
Just like other aircraft, Virgin's proposed aircraft will carry up to 19 passengers from conventional airports. Unlike other aircraft it will then accelerate them up beyond Mach 3. Rolls-Royce are now onboard.