Saturday, July 23, 2016

Solntselet Solar Impulse 2 began flying last world tour – RBC

Solntselet Solar Impulse 2 began the last stage of its world tour. The aircraft flew from Cairo to Abu Dhabi, according to the official website of the project.

The last flight will take two days. As of 5:23 MSK, solntselet flew 192 km, which is 7% of the entire route.

July 17 completion of the journey had to be postponed due to illness of the pilot Solar Impulse Bertrand Piccard 2. He said that due to an upset stomach can not sustain 48-hour flight.

July 13 solntselet landed in Cairo. His journey Solar Impulse 2 began March 9, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, where and sent today. Total your trip solntselet stayed in 15 cities around the world.

Solntselet Solar Impulse 2 is an improved version of the aircraft Solar Impulse 1. Designing the second solar-powered airplane on doing two years. Its cruising speed is about 70 km / h, and the aircraft is equipped with more than 16 thousand. Solar panels, and has a wingspan greater than magnitude at Boeing 747.

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