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 airship-like aircraft from Hybrid Air Vehicles (UK), is being readied for its first flight, anticipated this spring, following recent assembly and engine testing.
- It operates as a hybrid aircraft, achieving 60% of its lift from its helium-filled, lighter-than-air structure and 40% from aerodynamic shapes and vectored propulsion.
- The aircraft is designed for versatile operations, capable of hovering and landing on various surfaces like ice, water, or sand, powered by four turbocharged diesel engines, with a projected top speed of 80 knots.
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