The ship Airlander 10 successfully completed a test flight, which lasted half an hour.
The first attempt to lift into the air Airlander was delayed a few days ago 10. Project participants explained the abolition of technical problems start. But on August 17, 73 kilometers north of London in the terminal area Cardington Airlander 10 took off.
The design combines elements Airlander 10 fixed-wing, helicopter and airship. This project was initially created for the needs of the US Army, but due to lack of funding it turned to the United States. The company Hybrid Air Vehicles continued to work on Airlander 10 in the UK. The development of the aircraft the British government has allocated about $ 3.7 million.
Airlander 10 to 92 meters in length, can be raised to a height of 4.9 km. The vessel is able to accelerate to a speed of 148 kilometers per hour, its load capacity is higher than that of the airship. With a crew of 10 on board Airlander can be up to five days, writes informing.ru
By the way, has already come up with nicknames jokers Airlander 10 -. “Flying ass” and “Kim Kardashian”
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