Last Boeing plane

2008/04/24 Lakar Iraizoz, Oihane - Elhuyar Zientzia

• Diseinua
• Komunikazioak
• Aeronautika

The airline Boeing has unveiled the appearance of the new aircraft for the Pentagon research agency in advanced defense projects (DARPA). Boeing has been selected in the Vulture program launched by DARPA. The program aims to create a driverless plane that will fly into the stratosphere for five years using solar energy. The plane will have to spend its five years between 18,000 and 27,000 meters high, with an approximate load of 450 kilograms and a mission of intelligence, surveillance, study and communication.

Photo: QinetiQ Ltd.