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echo: aviation
to: ELVIS HARGROVE
from: UWE WOLFRAM
date: 1997-06-14 21:21:00
subject: Re: airship

Hi Elvis!
EH> -> yesterday I saw a TV report that ABB and Siemens are planning to
EH> -> construct a heavy cargo lifter dirigible, 235m (775ft) long to
EH>
EH> Jeeze Uwe, these things sound scary.  We were all raised on the
EH> pictures of the Hindenburg burning and collapsing.  I don't think I
EH> want to relive any of that.......
Nothing to worry about since this one will be filled with Helium.
They also said that in the past most accidents occured during mooring
operations. Hence they will keep this baby airborne most of the time (pilot
shifting was NOT explained :-) ), new engine technology will make it more
maneuverable than the '30-designs.
Uwe
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