Sun Power 2nd, the world's largest solar aircraft, arrives in Chongqing

March 31 News, the world's largest solar aircraft, "Sunshine Power 2nd," arrived at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport early today. As planned, after a short stopover in Chongqing, the aircraft will also route to Nanjing, China, and then continue to fly east across the Pacific.

It is understood that "sunshine Power 2nd" cost as much as 150 million Swiss francs, about 968 million yuan. The plane is silvery-gray, wingspan up to 72 meters, slightly wider than the Boeing 747 aircraft, but the fuselage is very narrow, cabin less than 4 square meters, can only accommodate a pilot.

"Sunshine Power 2nd" design average speed of 70 kilometers per hour, the day will climb to a height of 9000 meters to avoid airflow and maximize the use of solar energy, at this time the temperature rises sharply, while the night half gliding flight, gradually reduced to 1500 meters high, speed is not fast, so the demand for energy at night is also greatly reduced.

It is reported that "Sunshine Power 2nd" is the world's most advanced solar aircraft, but also the first solar aircraft, supporting the long voyage, do not need to spend a drop of fuel can be a continuous day and night flight. The plane started its journey around the world from 9th this month. Flying around the world, will be based on the weather, geographical conditions, such as the choice of 12 sites to land, Chongqing, China is the fifth leg of the Round-the-world tour.