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The Hybrid Airship
Whether you know them as airships, blimps or zeppelins - lighter than air vehicles have been around for a lot longer than aeroplanes, and they're making a comeback! The future of the airship looks to be the hybrid airship, so called due to the mix of aerodynamic lift and traditional helium gas lift that will allow them to carry significantly larger payloads. Helium lift gas provides anywhere from 30% to 80% of the aircrafts lift with the remainder being provided by aerodynamic wings or body shape, like conventional craft. The hybrid airship will use a short runway (unlike airships) but will offer huge savings in fuel compared to jet powered aircraft. An Atlantic crossing in an airship would most likely take about two days, but the cost savings present an attractive alternative to cargo transportation companies. With the passenger travel opportunities, environmental benefits and increased onboard space make luxury airship cruises a serious venture. Hybrid airships are 'heavier then air' unlike traditional blimps or zeppelins. The advantage of this is that the hybrid can be landed and left grounded, while 'lighter than air' airships need ground handlers and moorings. Future airships may be different to what we know today but they will offer many superior operational and environmental benefits over current alternatives. |
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