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Around the world in a solar airplane. Solar impulse.

Home designconceptAround the world in a solar airplane. Solar impulse.

Around the world in a solar airplane. Solar impulse.

Apr 8, 2010 | concept, producer, sustainable |
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On 8 March 2010, the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse (HB-SIA prototype) had its maiden flight at the military airport in Payerne, Switzerland.

The prototype, with the wingspan of a Boeing 747 and the weight of a small car, started to a two-hour test flight to examine whether the plane can keep a straight trajectory. The Solar Impulse project aims to circumnavigate the world with an aircraft powered only by solar energy.


Producer: solvay, omega, deutsche bank, among others

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