The present invention relates to an aircraft having a plurality of fuselages for increased payload. More specifically, the aircraft has a central fuselage, and first and second side-saddle fuselages mounted on opposite sides of the central fuselage. The first and second side-saddle fuselages further are provided with a mechanism for opening and each of the side-saddle fuselages define a launch tube such that each launch tube is adapted for transporting and launching a large or oversize missile.