bring back rigid airships

  • wtypstanaccount04 [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Here is a 3-hour podcast (with slides) on why this is a horrible idea: https://youtu.be/chlF5oubFHU

    • fuckhaha [any,none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      Its time off that's the problem, and also people thinking a vacation is a destination. Trains have this problem. If you enjoy travel, the train journey is part of the vacation. Its my favorite part. But not everyone feels this way

    • Mardoniush [she/her]
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      4 years ago

      A modern airship moves at maybe one third the speed of an Airbus 380, has more room (volume is cheap vs weight, so no point in packing people in), and doesn't have to stop. Perfect for the Sydney-London run.

  • JoesFrackinJack [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    idk anything about those but they just seem extra dangerous. they seem like they have way less control, but i've never seen one flown so i have no clue

  • Fakename_Bill [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Is helium even light enough to lift those? Even if it is, helium isn't renewable so it shouldn't be used in old-style rigid airships.

    Filling them with hydrogen like in the old days is a Bad Idea.

  • D61 [any]
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    4 years ago

    Crazy weather patterns might make that a problem.