Airlander 10
in the UK made its first flight Airlander 10, which is called the biggest airliner in the world
The first flight was a demonstration Airlander 10 and lasted about half an hour. At the same time the creators of the aircraft length 92 m assure that it can fly nonstop to two weeks, according to ABC
Airlander 10 -. Hybrid airship, helicopter and airplane. Organizers say that he can fly up to an altitude of 4900 meters, speeds of up to 148 km / h and carrying large loads, while consuming little fuel.
Creator of the vessel is a company Hybrid Air Vehicles. The basis for their creation was the airship, developed by the US military for reconnaissance in Afghanistan. However, the project in the United States was closed in 2013, and continued his small British company that has received government subsidies and attracted private investors.
Airlander inside is filled with helium, and its shell is made of heavy-duty materials. This distinguishes the hybrid airships of the 1930s, whose crash led to the curtailment of programs for their production.
Critics, however, does not believe in the success of the project. So, aviation editor of AIN Chris Pocock noted that in terms of technology hybrid airships added seriously, but there is no guarantee that their production and use will be economically feasible.
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