Monster plane lands anywhere, delivering giant wind turbine blades without roads [Video]

There’s this new aircraft called the WindRunner, and it’s not just any plane. 

Imagine something so big it was specifically made to haul the massive turbines that are the backbone of onshore wind energy. The WindRunner can carry cargo that just can’t fit on the road and can go places that are a bit on the rough side as far as terrain.

Why size matters here

When it comes to wind turbines, bigger often means better. The larger the blades, the more wind they can catch, which means more power for us. But there’s a hitch. Getting these gigantic blades to where they need to go is a real headache. Roads just aren’t built for moving blades that can be over 459 feet long. Even trying to move blades half that size is like …