BAE Systems Announces Successful Completion of Testing for Innovative Reconnaissance Aircraft
BAE Systems recently announced the successful completion of key testing for its innovative reconnaissance aircraft called the Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35). This state-of-the-art device stands out for its unique design, delicacy, incredible lightness, and its ability to perform long-term flights at high altitudes.
The standout feature of the PHASA-35 is its energy system. Equipped with compact electric engines and long wings covered with solar panels, this aircraft can achieve continuous flight for several weeks or even months without the need for reloading or refueling, thanks to the combination of these panels with lithium batteries.
The PHASA-35 was developed by BAE Systems’ subsidiary, Prismatic Ltd. Classified as a high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) and an unmanned aviation system (UAS), this aircraft offers an alternative to traditional systems such as satellites or standard aircraft. It can thus serve as an ideal solution for stable and economically viable imaging and communication at high altitudes.
BAE Systems emphasizes that the PHASA-35 opens up new horizons in the aviation field and can revolutionize various industries, including the military and commercial sectors.