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Old 07-09-2010, 12:45 PM
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DONG Energy Frisian Solar Challenge


DONG Energy Frisian Solar Challenge

yes, tops of over 40 km on dutch solar power, thats say 22 knts in say 15 ft boats
some on foils, some cats some small single hulls, some losing a solar panel in waves
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Old 07-09-2010, 04:50 PM
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Very cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpdec...layer_embedded

And, another inspiration for a ground effect craft. Solar powered unmanned spy planes exist already, right? Weight is everything...
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