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The Solar-Powered Aircraft Developments Solar One is a British mid-wing experimental solar-powered aircraft that was designed by David Williams and produced by Solar-Powered Aircraft Developments under the direction of Freddie To and first flown on 13 June 1979. It was the third solar-powered aircraft to fly after the unmanned AstroFlight Sunrise and the manned Mauro Solar Riser.
The Solar-Powered Aircraft Developments Solar One is a British
mid-wing, experimental, solar-powered aircraft that was designed by
David Williams and produced by Solar-Powered Aircraft Developments
under the direction 1
The Solar-Powered Aircraft Developments Solar One was designed by
David Williams under the direction of Freddie To, an architect and
member of the Kremer prize committee and produced by Solar-Powered
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Made by Solar-Powered Aircraft Developments.
Empty Weight Lb
230
Designer
David Williams
Prop Name
wooden
Span Ft
68
Eng 1 Type
750.0
Prop Dia In
3
Ceiling Ft
80
Program Cost
16000.0
Aspect Ratio
18
Introduced
1979
Status
See Also
*Electric aircraft
Airfoil
Wortman FX180
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Prop Blade Number
2
Retired
1979
Prop Dia Ft
5
Manufacturer
Max Speed Kts
42
First Flight
13
Eng 1 Name
Bosch
Span In
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
260
Length Ft
22
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*AstroFlight Sunrise
Eng 1 Hp
1
Eng 1 Number
4
Length In
Category