Tue, Apr 23, 2024
28.12°C KathmanduMiscellaneous
Solar-powered plane set for global flight
The plans have been set for the solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, to take off from Abu Dhabi and then fly around the globe using only the sun's energy.
bookmarkThe plans have been set for the solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, to take off from Abu Dhabi and then fly around the globe using only the sun\'s energy. With a wingspan of 72m (236ft), Solar Impulse 2 is the width of a Boeing 747, but weighs about the same as a large car. Its predecessor, Solar Impulse 1 has already been flown across America and stored sufficient power in its batteries to fly all night.
BBC
Published at : January 22, 2015
Editor's Picks
.jpg&w=300&height=200)
E-PAPER | April 23, 2024
×