Odysseus Segmented Solar Plane
Odysseus was made to compete in a DARPA competition and designed for endurance. The 492 ft. wide concept made by Aurora Flight Sciences is actually 3 planes in one that can fold up or cruise at 140mph at a height of 70,000 feet. The aircraft is powered by solar panels located at the top of the plane and its parts can be repaired or exchanged while in flight. The company believes that it can be used to monitor weather or aid in border control and hopes to have a full-sized prototype in the next five years.
Via Popsci
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Posted by Sheila Franklin at August 31, 2009 9:10 AM
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