The New Research Aircraft POLAR 5

Broad range in polar science

In October 2007, the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research will operate a new research plane of type Basler BT-67. Polar 5 features improved aeronautical parameters and scientific instrumentation designed for long-lasting utilisation. Consequently, it is ideally suited for continuing support of AWI research projects, despite ever increasing demands.

More informations about Polar 5 are available while listening an interview with Dr. Andreas Herber, Head of polar aircraft operation