First glimpse of solar-powered plane draws big crowd

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After six long years of planning, talking and hard work, the world has finally had its first look at the 100% solar-powered Solar Impulse HB-SIA. This remarkable feat of engineering, with the wingspan of a Boeing 747 but only the weight of an average family car, has over 12,000 solar cells powering four electric motors with a maximum power of 10HP. The aircraft prototype is expected to take its first flights before the end of the year...

Tags: Aircraft, Plane, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Impulse, solar-powered

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