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24 hour solar powered flight

Started by MarkS, Jul 07, 2010, 13:11:55

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MarkS

Jul 07, 2010, 13:11:55
An experimental aircraft that draws its power from the sun is making a round-the-clock test flight.  The aim is to assess whether the plane can fly in darkness, using solar cells on its wings ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10534960.stm

Rocket Pooch

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Jul 07, 2010, 17:32:26
I wonder if the Air Force paid for it?

PhilB

#2
Jul 07, 2010, 18:15:21
Quote from: Space Dog on Jul 07, 2010, 17:32:26I wonder if the Air Force paid for it?

That's classified, mate   :-?
"Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do."  Robert A. Heinlein

mickw

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Jul 07, 2010, 18:18:34
The Navy will shoot it down  :-?
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PhilB

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Jul 07, 2010, 18:29:12
Yup, it's called rivalry between the forces   :)
"Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do."  Robert A. Heinlein

MarkS

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Jul 19, 2010, 07:07:14

7 days in the air and still counting ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-10664362

Mac

#6
Jul 19, 2010, 13:20:34
still going,
wow, i thought it was only for 24 hours,
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