Why Is There A Helium Shortage?
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/4137055-why-is-there-a-helium-shortage/
Damn, I was hoping this was about Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.
So, we want to go back to fair wx transportation only , eh?
Next thing, we’ll want to go back to all wind power.
No, wait......
Can it fly faster than a hurricane?
I don’t believe this. “Could” is the definitive word in the title. Wake me when it happens and they have blown all the money.
A Boeing 747's top speed is listed at 614 mph. They're going to make a dirigible that goes 300? On solar power? I'm gonna take the "under" on that bet.
Meh, Futurama predicted this years ago.
Oh, the humanity!
Make it non-combustible and somewhat comfortable and I would love to take a trip on one even if it is slower.
Their Time is Gonna Come!
“CEO Alan Handley”
As in Handley-Page?
I’ve heard the same thing at least 10 times since 1960. Wake me when they’re flying.
Ya, then the Squad could use them to shuttle back home.....
The US Navy had four helium-filled dirigibles.
Three out of the four were destroyed by wind shear acting on that huge, lightweight structure.
As Chief Engineer Scott used to say, "You canna' change the laws of physics" and any new airship of that size would be just as vulnerable.
been hearing of the return fo airships since the 60’s. aside from the Goodyear blimp (I know there’s a diff), I don’t see any
There is not much sunshine in the UK. lol
This is a great idea — and long overdue. There is no good reason not to use cheap, plentiful hydrogen as the lifting gas for a freighter. The Hindenburg burned because it was coated in rocket fuel (hydrogen flames are invisible).
John McPhee, “The Deltoid Pumpkin Seed” (This approach was tried (in a somewhat different form) decades ago, with loads of technical problems - of course we’ve got more advanced technology today, so who knows).
Those boys do not know much about aerodynamics. This is total Bull S--t!
People used to travel in luxury in Zeppelins. Those of us that would like a LOT more room than an airplane provides (without paying an arm and a leg) might be a good market.
And solar panels can be a good supplemental source of power...especially at altitude.
Check these pictures out: https://www.businessinsider.com/hindenburg-airship-color-photos-show-1930s-luxury-air-travel-2016-2