GBP300m airship to fly within months
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- Thursday, 06 January 2011
The prototype will be 50 feet long and early interest has been shown by the US military, which has committed GBP 300 million to the venture, plus mining and petroleum firms, all of which see value in a 'cheap' air cargo alternative that doesn't need an airport.
Later versions of the airship could be 1,000 feet long and carry 1,000 tonnes.
While the airship can be controlled remotely, piloted flights are likely.
The vessels are said to be able to fly for three weeks at a time without landing.
