General Aviation

Airbus Zephyr 8

Manufacturer: Airbus

The Airbus Zephyr 8 is a high‑altitude, solar‑powered unmanned aircraft designed for long‑endurance missions. It can stay aloft for months at 20 km altitude, carrying a 5‑kg payload. The 25‑m wingspan and lightweight composite frame allow it to replace hundreds of cell‑phone towers and provide persistent communications, surveillance, or environmental monitoring.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
airbus-zephyr-8
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N179TS

Specifications

Wingspan
25 m / 82 ft
Ceiling
23200.28 m / 76100 ft
First Flight
2005

Variants

  • ZEPHYR 8- 1 registrations - Example N179TS

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