Aero Spacelines Super Guppy

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A rare sighting of the Aero Spacelines Super Guppy, the iconic bulbous transporter used for oversized air cargo, seen on the ramp.

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Aircraft

Super Guppy B377SG

Bare metal with blue cheatline (NASA style, but no markings visible)

Manufacturer

Aero Spacelines

Gear

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Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

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Location

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El Paso International Airport · ELP/KELP

31.8099, -106.3760

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Aviation History

The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy is a unique oversized cargo aircraft used primarily for transporting outsized aircraft parts and space hardware. Essential in the Apollo and modern space programs.

Fleet Rarity

Only 5 Super Guppies were built; even fewer remain airworthy (1 in service with NASA as of the 2020s).

Record Flights

Has transported entire spacecraft sections; used for exceptionally rare outsized cargo flights.

Safety & Events

No fatal incidents, has featured in NASA, ESA, and Airbus operations.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired; one in operational service with NASA, others on display or scrapped.

Specifications

Allison 501-D22C turboprop

Engine

47.6 m

Wingspan

43.8 m

Length

2,100 km

Range

460 km/h

Speed

1,700 m³ cargo volume

Capacity

77,560 kg

MTOW

14.8 m

Height

3900 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

Typically Stage 3, older ICAO standards

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