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* [http://www.qinetiq.com/home/newsroom/news_releases_homepage/ |
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6916309.stm BBC News article about Zephyr] |
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Revision as of 10:25, 29 August 2008
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Zephyr is a lightweight solar-powered plane engineered by the United Kingdom defence firm, QinetiQ. It is of carbon-fibre construction, and uses sunlight to charge lithium-sulphur batteries during the day, which power the aircraft at night. The aircraft has been designed for use in observation and communications relay.[1]
In a demonstration for the US military, the Zephyr performed beyond the official world record for the longest-duration unmanned flight, however its 82-hour flight did not set an official record due to the fact that the Federation Aeronautique Internationale was not involved in the flight.[2]
Technical specifications
- Wingspan: 18m (59ft)
- Weight: 30 - 34kg (66 - 75lb)
- Maximum payload: 2kg (4.5lb) approx
- Maximum altitude: exceeds 18km (60,000ft)
See also
References
- ^ "Zephyr - QinetiQ High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)". QinetiQ. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Amos, Jonathan (2008-08-24). "Solar plane makes record flight" (in BBC). Retrieved 2008-08-25.
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