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Master thesis - Pilots IV (Ι) G. Fotiadis and Kataki
Summary of thesis:
Theme: “Construction and Testing of a small aircraft based on Photovoltaic Energy Cells - Business Utilization in Air Surveillance – Recognition missions.”
This small electric glider is a modified SIG Rizer RC-52. The power is provided by an electric engine, fueled by photovoltaic cells, placed on the wing.
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.jpg "Photovoltaic Energy Cells © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| “Molyvadas 1” Electrical Glider. | Photovoltaic Energy Cells. |
It can carry a wireless camera under the fuselage which can transmit video up to 150 m distance.
It can be used for surveillance (day and night), search and recognition, early fire detection and other such applications.
| “Molyvadas 1” Electrical Glider |
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| Its first presentation took place on Tuesday 15, June 2010. The maximum take off weight is 1.35 kg and the wingspan is 2.00 m. |
Three-view drawing
Technical specifications
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DESIGNER
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Icarus IV (I) C. Fotiadis and Katakis |
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COUNTRY
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Greece |
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TYPE
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Electrical glider |
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CREW
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- |
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POWER-PLANT
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Motor power |
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Power, h.p.
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-
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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- |
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Height, m
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- |
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Wing span, m
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2,00
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Wing area m2
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- |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 1,35 |
| Normal take-off, kg | - |
| Empty aircraft, kg | - |
| Payload, kg | Wireless micro camera |
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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- |
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Cruising speed, km/h
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- |
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Maximum overload, g
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-
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Rate of climb, m/min
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-
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| Service ceiling, m | - |
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Range, km
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-
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| ARMAMENT | Doesn't have (defensive). |
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