Scaled Composites White Knight
Basic Information
The Scaled Composites Model 318 White Knight is a jet-powered carrier aircraft. It was used to launch the SpaceShipOne experimental spacecraft. The two look very similar, and nest together with the somewhat larger White Knight on top.
The White Knight is now available on a contract basis as a research testbed. It was used for drop tests of the Boeing X-37 spaceplane from June 2005 until April 2006.
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Game and Story Use
- The PCs, or the MegaCorp or Mad Scientist they work for hires the White Knight to test launch a new spaceplane or time machine.
- During the operation, some villain attempts to steal one or both vehicles and fly away with them.
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