Trust the Japanese to come up with an idea like this... and to carry it out!
The Tokyo Institute of Technology flew a plane powered by 160 AA batteries! The plane, which has a wingspan of 31 meters was manned and stayed in air for 59 seconds covering a distance of 391 meters.
The project was envisaged by the Tokyo Institute of Technology and giant electronic firm Matsushita.
The plane will be displayed at the JR Tokyo Station for a week starting July 31 but students of the institue are also hoping for recognition by the Japan Aeronautic Association.
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