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Albacete: The Hub of the Pentagon’s Next-Gen Aircraft Production

Where Google and Facebook didn't reach, Albacete shows off its chest

Albacete: The Hub of the Pentagon’s Next-Gen Aircraft Production
Chema Carvajal Sarabia

Chema Carvajal Sarabia

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It sounds like a joke, but it is not. Spain has just demonstrated that it can be at the level of any great technology thanks to the development of Skydweller, a perpetual flight aircraft that has been developed in Albacete.

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For those who do not know, Skydweller is an unmanned aircraft being developed and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, by Skydweller Aero Inc.

This aircraft, which has a wingspan of 78 meters, is capable of staying in the air for months thanks to its solar energy system and can be used for a wide variety of purposes: surveillance, transport, scientific research…

The aircraft is being developed in collaboration with the Government of Castilla-La Mancha and is supported by major companies such as Boeing and Airbus.

One of the main advantages of the Skydweller is its ability to stay in the air for long periods of time. This is because it is equipped with solar panels that enable it to generate its own energy, allowing it to operate for months without the need to land.

In addition, the aircraft is capable of flying at altitudes of up to 65,000 feet, allowing it to cover large areas of terrain and perform large-scale surveillance missions.

Another of the Skydweller’s outstanding features is its payload capacity. With a payload capacity of up to 1,000 kilograms, this aircraft is capable of carrying a wide variety of cargo, including sensors, scientific equipment and emergency supplies.

This makes it ideal for use in humanitarian missions, search and rescue operations and military operations. It is clear, however, that the military side of the aircraft will dominate sales.

The Skydweller also has a wide range of civilian applications. For example, it could be used to monitor offshore activity, detect the presence of forest fires, or perform scientific measurements in the atmosphere. It could also be used to transport supplies to remote areas or to support exploration operations in Antarctica or the Arctic.

The manufacture of the Skydweller is an important achievement for the Spanish aerospace industry. The fact that a Spanish company is capable of developing and manufacturing such an advanced aircraft demonstrates the technological capacity and experience of the Spanish industry in the field of aviation.

In addition, the manufacture of the Skydweller also has significant economic implications. The production of the aircraft is expected to generate jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region and throughout Spain.

In summary, the Skydweller is a state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft being developed and manufactured in Spain, and we have the Pentagon very interested in it for its “research” (espionage) work.

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With its ability to stay in the air for months, its payload capacity of up to one ton and its wide range of applications, this aircraft is a valuable tool for a wide variety of military, scientific and civilian applications.

Its production is a major achievement for the Spanish aerospace industry and can put us on the map for the future. Where Facebook and Google failed to succeed, engineers from Albacete have succeeded.

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Chema Carvajal Sarabia

Chema Carvajal Sarabia

Journalist specialized in technology, entertainment and video games. Writing about what I'm passionate about (gadgets, games and movies) allows me to stay sane and wake up with a smile on my face when the alarm clock goes off. PS: this is not true 100% of the time.

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