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Subject: [Leica] IMG: More Blimp Details
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 19:07:03 -0500
References: <1431373c-8f45-002b-96d5-f7423b57b2d2@lighttube.net> <14F20B80-2CD7-4639-80EF-FBB0FED76DB9@gmail.com>

This is filled with helium, Lluis.? They no longer use the flammable 
hydrogen.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 10/14/2017 6:54 PM, Lluis Ripoll wrote:
> Thank you Jim for these details, but which gaz is inside?
> Lluis
>
>
>> El 14 oct 2017, a les 21:51, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> va 
>> escriure:
>>
>> Here a few more shots of the Goodyear Blimp N1A drive system.  It is said 
>> to be powered by three Lycoming 180HP aircraft engines.  I have found no 
>> details, but it would appear that the side engines are mounted so that 
>> the thrust can be directed as needed.  The rear props offer thrust for 
>> pitch and yaw control.  I do not know if they can provide forward thrust.
>>
>> Main engine locations:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5864.JPG.html
>>
>> Main engine close-up:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5866.JPG.html
>>
>> Rear engine props:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5874.JPG.html
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>>
>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>>
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