High-tech Cargo Blimp Getting Built in Calif.

The Defense Department has ordered a prototype of a high-tech cargo blimp from a California company. The aircraft is designed to land like a helicopter and carry heavy and oversize cargo to places where nothing else can land. (Jan. 30)

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[mystyc1]

You are right, it would have logistical military benefits. I'm showing my bias by thinking about only the non-military benefits, even though this is a partly (or was it wholly) military project.

[MegaWestcoastin]

piece of crap

[pvtjamesryan3]

How many times have I said, "oh golly, I really wanna ride the blimp instead of riding a plane and getting to my destination on time"....

Fucking Green people. They're like fucking rats. They smell and they munch of garbage.

[5029]

Gyroscopic this and gyroscopic that and it'll still get pushed around like a rag doll in bad weather.

[refink33]

what's the theoretical max speed? 20 nautical miles per hour?

[Saul Paul]

Good national expense

[bobby rock]

cool, i like zeppelins ( i know it not one) the ww1 era ones were really neat. hope it goes well and they become safe and efficient.

[BClocals .]

What a waste.

[Sneak693]

looks like Thunderbird #2