Solar Challenger - Specifications

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Length: 29 ft in (8.8 m)
  • Wingspan: 47 ft in (14.3 m)
  • Empty weight: 200 lb (90 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × solar-powered electric motors, 3 hp (2.2 kW) each each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 40 mph (64 km/h)
  • Service ceiling: 14,000 ft (4,270 m)
  • Rate of climb: 150 ft/min (0.765 m/s)

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