Goodyear marked the completion of the company’s fleet of upgraded airships last week with the christening of its newest machine, “Wingfoot Three” according to CNN. The newest blimps, called NTs, include more maneuverable engines, fly-by-wire technology and a new top speed of 73 mph. Goodyear has built more than 300 lighter-than-air vehicles for public relations and for defense. Flying covered the development of Wingfoot One and Wingfoot Two.
New Wingfoot Three Completes Goodyear’s Fleet
Key Takeaways:
- Goodyear completed its upgraded fleet of airships with the christening of "Wingfoot Three," marking the full transition to its new "NT" blimp models.
- The new NT blimps feature significant technological advancements, including more maneuverable engines, fly-by-wire technology, and an increased top speed of 73 mph.
- "Wingfoot Three" was christened by aviator Shaesta Waiz, with the ceremony coinciding with the 89th anniversary of Amelia Earhart christening an earlier Goodyear airship.
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