A new airship-like aircraft called Airlander 10, produced out of Great Britain by Hybrid Air Vehicles, is being readied for its first flight, which the company hopes to achieve this spring.
Airlander 10 Gets Ready to Fly
Key Takeaways:
- The Airlander 10, a new hybrid airship developed by Hybrid Air Vehicles in Great Britain, is preparing for its first flight this spring, following the attachment of key components and ongoing engine testing.
- This aircraft employs a hybrid lift system, gaining 60% of its lift from a lighter-than-air helium structure and 40% from aerodynamic shapes and vectored propulsion.
- Powered by four turbocharged diesel engines, the massive Airlander 10 is designed to hover and land on diverse surfaces like water or sand, reach altitudes up to 20,000 feet, but will be restricted to a speed of about 80 knots.
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