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Gallery: Solar Impulse completes its trans-US flight
Enlarge / A view out to the end of the wing, which cants upward slightly. The wing supports a total of four engines, and is covered in solar panels.Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered aircraft with the capability of flying for over 24 hours, is an odd beast. It's big and yet small. It has an enormous wing that provides a tremendous amount of lift and a huge surface area to fill with the solar panels that power it. But everything about the aircraft is kept as compact as possible to minimize weight and drag. To give you a better perspective on this unique craft, Ars paid it a visit at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport after it completed the first solar-powered flight across the US. Read more about its design and journey here, but check out some images of the machine below.
After its cross-country flight, Solar Impulse ended up parked in a cavernous hanger at JFK Airport.
After its cross-country flight, Solar Impulse ended up parked in a cavernous hanger at JFK Airport.
Solar Impulse is shaped like a glider, with an enormous wing, narrow body, and large tail.
John Timmer A view out to the end of the wing, which cants upward slightly. The wing supports a total of four engines, and is covered in solar panels.
A straight-on view of the aircraft's body and two inner engines, showing how small its cross-section is.
The central landing gear is the only one that's retractable. The ones out on the wings remain extended during flight. The bike in front is used by crew members who pursue the plane during landings to support the wing.
A side view of the cockpit, which displays some of the program's sponsors.
A back view of one of Solar Impulse's four engines.
A side view of the engine and propeller. Aside from a small air vent immediately beneath the propeller, the hardware is compact and aerodynamic.
The vertical and horizontal tail sections help steer the aircraft. As with the wing, the horizontal tail is covered with solar panels.
Another view down the long wing of the plane, one that emphasizes how much space there is for solar panels on top of it.
The two pilots that have flown the plane, Bertrand Piccard, and André Borschberg.
A higher-resolution view looking straight down the aircraft.
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