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Hangar 24

USA / Nevada / Indian Springs /
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A massive hangar recently completed(as of 6/29/08) at the south end of the base. It is about 1.5 times larger than Hangar 18, which used to be the largest structure at Groom Lake. It's estimated dimensions are 200x400ft wide and 100ft tall.
Construction started 2005, finished 2009.
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Coordinates:   37°13'44"N   115°48'39"W

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  • deepgreen (guest)
    There is a nice overview of the new hangar at the following links: http://www.dreamlandresort.com/area51/2007_new.html http://blog.wired.com/defense/2007/07/groom-lake-expa.html
  • Marte (guest)
    Likely used for B-2A Spirit operations or multiple-aircraft parking. New USAF Hangar regulations call for workshop space in addition to aircraft spots.
  • aphotdog95
    It is over 100 feet longer than the longest airplane!
  • cj (guest)
    i heard something about paragon group command
  • q (guest)
    rq-180
  • rodrigo (guest)
    nossa
  • Anonymous (guest)
    Some sort of big UAV sensorcraft?
  • Adam (guest)
    Biggest hangar in the world?
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