Solar Impulse team has published a world tour route

A few minutes ago, the team Solar Impulse sent me a letter with a map of the route of the world tour. Путешествие will begin on March 1 and will take 4 to 6 months, with several stops for 25 days flight, the plane will overcome 35 thousand kilometers.

Clickable map, and some of the details - under the cut.





Today in пресс-конференции Solar Impulse team told about the route of the world tour and recalled the technical characteristics of a solar-powered aircraft. Although it is not the first aircraft capable of flying without fuel, but this is the first aircraft capable of overcoming the whole oceans and continents.





World tour will include 25 days of flight, which will take place within 4-5 months, depending on weather conditions. During this time, the plane will overcome distance of 35,000 kilometers. The route can be changed depending on the geopolitical situation in some regions.





Will attempt to stay in New York - if this does not prevent a tornado.



Twelfth completed flight landing in Abu Dhabi, where the journey starts.





Plane Solar Impulse 2 already delivered in Abu Dhabi, is preparing to take off.



Source: geektimes.ru/post/244524/