Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/10/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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