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Forum: Military Aviation

17th Feb 2012, 09:25

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New Gen AirShips - Hybrid Air Vehicles, UK

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Posted By giblets

Shouldn't that be in the Falklands thread? :)

Shouldn't that be in the Falklands thread? :)

Forum: Military Aviation

17th Feb 2012, 08:00

Replies: 535

New Gen AirShips - Hybrid Air Vehicles, UK

Views: 291,217

Posted By giblets

Most of the previous 'failed projects' were...

Most of the previous 'failed projects' were because of other reasons rather than technical, as stated the Northern Ireland ones suffered due to the peace process, the USN navy, again funding cuts.
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Forum: Military Aviation

15th Feb 2012, 19:11

Replies: 535

New Gen AirShips - Hybrid Air Vehicles, UK

Views: 291,217

Posted By giblets

These aircraft are not airships, 40% of lift...

These aircraft are not airships, 40% of lift comes from the shape of the craft, as well as having directional fans. So the ballast thing is much less of an issue. I am guessing that they can move the...

Forum: Military Aviation

15th Feb 2012, 10:24

Replies: 535

New Gen AirShips - Hybrid Air Vehicles, UK

Views: 291,217

Posted By giblets

Believe it is 80Knots, not Kph (or 150KPH), so...

Believe it is 80Knots, not Kph (or 150KPH), so triple the speed of one of these 'ships', which also have to go around land (depending on the destination somewhat relevant).

As for cargo planes,...

Forum: Military Aviation

15th Feb 2012, 09:44

Replies: 535

New Gen AirShips - Hybrid Air Vehicles, UK

Views: 291,217

Posted By giblets

Think the aircraft would be a great solution RN...

Think the aircraft would be a great solution RN or RAF. In both its' proposed roles would give great capability.

Could be used as an AEW for the RN, to replace the Sea King, 5-21 days endurance,...

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