QINETIQ ZEPHYR

 

Origin:

Great Britain

Type:

Long-range solar electric-powered research aircraft

Engine:

Two 0.45 kw (0.60 hp) Newcastle University custom permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors

Specifications:

  • [Zephyr 7]
  • Wingspan: 22.50 m (73 ft 10 in)
  • Gross weight: 53 kg (117 lb)
  • Payload: 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)

Photo source: Wikipedia