Aircraft program
Solar HAPS (High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite) designed to deliver telecommunications network and other types of connectivity from the sky to the ground. Propelled by 10 electric motors powered by solar panels covering the surface of the wing.
The aircraft as engineered: what it is built from, the systems it flies with, and its configuration — each box a theme.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAPSMobile Sunglider | 2018 / 2019 | Stratospheric glider, formerly known as HAWK30. | |
| AeroVironment/SoftBank Horus A | 2024 / 2024 | Variant with greater payload capability (up to 150 lb), developed for government operations. |
| AeroVironment, Inc. | News | Developing in partnership with HAPSMobile (now SoftBank) |
| SoftBank Corp. | News | Developing in partnership with AeroVironment |
The program’s dated history — milestones, contracts, supplier selections and facilities, each linked to its source. Log in to view.
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