Introducing the World’s Biggest Aircraft Funded By Iron Maiden
Itai Buenahora — March 20, 2014 — Autos
References: wired
Introducing the 'Airlander,' the band-funded colossal aircraft fueled by the lead singer of Iron Maiden.
The flying leviathan is over 300 feet long, which is 30 feet longer than the previous title-holder for world’s biggest aircraft. Produced by British aeronautics firm Hybrid Air Vehicles, comes a new concept in air transportation that can reach what was once unreachable, without destroying landscapes. The monstrous aircraft can stay airborne for days, without the need to refuel.
Technical director Mike Durham said that the Airlander is “a product that will change the world.” It embodies the characteristics of both an aircraft and an airship, and can handle extreme weather conditions, with onboard weather radar that can avoid any potential storms.
The Airlander is flexible and adaptable, direct and cost effective, not reliant on infrastructure, and can land anywhere in the world, even on water and ice. This mammoth aircraft is a groundbreaking advancement in the world of flight.
The flying leviathan is over 300 feet long, which is 30 feet longer than the previous title-holder for world’s biggest aircraft. Produced by British aeronautics firm Hybrid Air Vehicles, comes a new concept in air transportation that can reach what was once unreachable, without destroying landscapes. The monstrous aircraft can stay airborne for days, without the need to refuel.
Technical director Mike Durham said that the Airlander is “a product that will change the world.” It embodies the characteristics of both an aircraft and an airship, and can handle extreme weather conditions, with onboard weather radar that can avoid any potential storms.
The Airlander is flexible and adaptable, direct and cost effective, not reliant on infrastructure, and can land anywhere in the world, even on water and ice. This mammoth aircraft is a groundbreaking advancement in the world of flight.
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