Herpa Wings 552561
SIP Solar Impulse Display Model
Solar Impulse Project, HB-SIA Prototype #1, Dubendorf, Switzerland, Maiden Flight December 3rd 2009 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| SIP Solar Impulse | | 4.25" | | 12.5" |
As of May 2011, with this unusual and wholly solar energy powered airplane, the Swiss Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg plan to circle the globe in several legs without any polluting emissions at all. The purpose-built glider with a solar auxiliary drive has a wingspan of 80 meters, but weighs no more than two metric tons, including a two-man crew. Herpa was chosen by the initiators as the only manufacturer worldwide to produce a model of this extraordinary aircraft in the 1/200 scale. For the operators and sponsors, the model serves to promote this ambitious project, and will also be released across Herpa’s distribution network.
Designed as a long-range solar powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse was first flown on December 3rd, 2009. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Herpa "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made plastic models of civilian and military aircraft.
Herpa "Wings" display airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
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