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ProgramsDLR HAP-alpha

Aircraft program

DLR HAP-alpha

In production

Unmanned, solar-powered stratospheric aircraft for scientific experiments, such as testing MACS-HAP aerial camera (Modular Aerial Camera System High Altitude Platform) or HAPSAR radar (High Altitude Platform Synthetic Aperture Radar) sensor systems. Formerly DLR HAPS Alpha. In development, flight testing expected 2026.

Lift type
Fixed wing
Construction
Factory-built
Control
Autonomous
Engine type
Electric
Application
Experimental

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
DLR HAP-alpha2018 / Lightweight HAP with 27 m wingspan.

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