Solar Impulse 2 on the airfield in Payerne, Switzerland in 2014 (Photo credit: Solar Impulse)
Fact #2. This single-seater aircraft is made of carbon fiber and has a 72-meter wingspan (larger than that of the Boeing 747-8I) for a weight of just 2,300 Kg, equivalent to that of a car.
Mike says
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Tom says
“17.5 CV each” What is a CV?
Solar Power World Editor says
Hi Tom! “CV” is a measure of horsepower. CV = horsepower x 1.013869