In the UK, a successful first flight has made the world’s largest aircraft Airlander 10, the “European truth” with reference to The Independent
92-meter Airlander 10 -. Part of the plane, in part helicopter, part of the airship – made a test flight the evening of August 17, the airfield Cardington in Bedfordshire
First, the ship was designed for the US government as an observation aircraft, but the Pentagon refused to use it.. In Britain, planning to use Airlander 10 for commercial purposes.
Airlander 15 meters longer than the largest passenger aircraft, and its four engines running noticeably quieter than the aircraft or helicopter engines. The machine moves in the air by helium.
The developer, the company Hybrid Air Vehicles, claims that Airlander can fly at altitudes of up to 6 thousand. Feet (ie up to 1800-plus meters) and reach speeds of 92 miles ( 148 km) per hour. In addition, during the manned flight aircraft can stay aloft for 5 days
The company is also developing Airlander 50 -. It is expected that he will be able to carry up to 50 tons of cargo
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