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Old 06-29-2009, 11:44 PM
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I wonder how large the plane would have to be in order to haul 300 passengers using solar power ?
And how would that work at night ?

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Originally Posted by DYNASTY HVY
I wonder how large the plane would have to be in order to haul 300 passengers using solar power ?
And how would that work at night ?

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