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Meet Boeing’s X-Wing

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Hey Reader,

You know how as a kid, you’d dream about piloting an X-Wing and taking down TIE Fighters? Yeah, me too. Except my “flights” were limited to jumping off the couch with a toy in hand. But apparently, Boeing didn’t outgrow that dream—they built one. A flying X-Wing!

It’s got a 20-foot wingspan, can haul 500 pounds, and zooms around at 120 km/h. Sure, it won’t be fighting the Empire anytime soon, but seeing it in action is pure childhood wish-fulfillment.

This might just be the closest we’ve gotten to bringing a galaxy far, far away to our own skies. Ready to geek out with me? 🤯

Boeing Built a Flying X-Wing Starfighter with a 20-Foot Wingspan That Can Carry 500 Pounds

And it can hit a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph)👇

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May the Force be with you,

Vance

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