Planes around the world

Currently, the longest record of 26 hours is in the Solar Impulse. However, scientists are planning to allow solar powered aircraft to fly around the globe for up to 20 days without consuming a drop of fuel.

According to the Daily Mail, led by two Swiss scientists Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg. The aircraft will be powered by four rotor motors, powered by 12,000 solar cells mounted on wings. Energy obtained during the day helps the engine to work; Just stored in the battery pack for night flight, so theoretically the aircraft can operate non-stop.

It is planned that in 2013 the plane will take off in California and the destination is Virginia (USA). After the test, it will officially fly around the world by 2015. Other details of the aircraft's optical capabilities include: 63m wingspan, lithium battery storage, 22m fuselage, weight 1 , 6 tons, maximum height 11.900m, maximum speed 120km / hour.