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DLR HAP-alpha

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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.

Photo: DLR / Leon Jakobs

Lift type

Fixed wing

Construction

Factory-built

Control

Autonomous

Engine type

Electric

Application

Experimental

Design & construction

Primary structure

Composite

Wing

Composite

Ice protection

None

Pressurisation

Unpressurised

Flight controls

Full FBW digital

Autopilot

3-axis

Environmental control

None-unpressurised

Wing position

High

Planform

Straight

Tail

Conventional

Certification

Experimental-LSA

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Type variants

Variant	Launch / first flight	Production end	Notes
DLR HAP-alpha	2018 / 2026		Lightweight HAP with 27 m wingspan, low altitude flight achieved 2026.

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