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New flight endurance record in solar aircraft

London, Great Britain - The Zephyr flew for 54 hours

An unmanned aircraft, built by UK defence firm Qinetiq, flew for 54 hours during tests conducted on US military White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico skies, reaching an altitude of over 18,000 meters, conducted by a full-independent autopilot system, except for the first take off phases. According to factory sources, it is the first time a solar-powered craft has flown under its own power through...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1079015
Rome, Italy, 09/10/2007 14:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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