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Airbus Perlan II | Airframer | Airbus S.A.S.

04/05/2023News:
Perlan is expected to climb to 90,000 feet, a manned level flight record.

Perlan prepares to break altitude records from Argentina

The aircraft will soar to altitudes where the air density is similar to the atmosphere on Mars, providing unique opportunities for aerodynamic studies related to turbulence, extreme weather and future space exploration.

03/09/2018Press Release:
Airbus Perlan Mission II glider soars to 76,000 feet to break own altitude record, surpassing even U-2 reconnaissance plane
27/08/2018Press Release:
Airbus Perlan Mission II soars to over 62,000 feet, setting second altitude world record and crossing Armstrong Line
09/05/2016Press Release:
Airbus Perlan Mission II continues final phase of testing in U.S.
07/03/2016Press Release:
Airbus Group CEO joins Perlan II stratospheric glider team as pressurized test flights begin

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