2007/9/11

Solar plane flies into the night (54hrs)

By Jonathan Fildes Science and technology reporter, BBC News





A lightweight solar-powered plane has smashed the official world record for the longest-duration unmanned flight. UK defence firm Qinetiq, which built the Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle, said it flew for 54 hours during tests. The researchers believe it is the first time a solar-powered craft has flown under its own power through two nights.

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