climate impulse aircraft
What is Bertrand Piccard's latest aviation project and how does it build on his previous achievements?
Bertrand Piccard's latest venture is the Climate Impulse project, which aims to revolutionize sustainable air travel using hydrogen power. This builds on his previous success with Solar Impulse, which in 2015 made history by completing a journey around the world powered entirely by sunlight. While Solar Impulse demonstrated the potential of solar aviation, Climate Impulse takes sustainable flight further by utilizing liquid hydrogen technology. The ambitious two-seater aircraft is designed to fly non-stop for nine days, converting green hydrogen into electricity for propulsion, representing a significant advancement toward cleaner aviation solutions targeted for 2028.
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What is Climate Impulse and how does it aim to revolutionize sustainable aviation?
Climate Impulse is an innovative two-seater aircraft designed to fly around the world non-stop for nine days without refueling, while producing zero emissions. The plane will be powered by green hydrogen, which is produced through renewable electricity and then liquefied and stored in supercooled tanks integrated into the aircraft's fuselage. This pioneering project aims to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen-powered flight for the future of sustainable aviation. The final version will use liquid hydrogen stored in two large fuel tanks, with a cockpit in the middle for two pilots. This groundbreaking technology represents a significant step toward decarbonizing air travel through practical application of hydrogen power.
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