New Lockheed Martin Turbo Super Blimp

[FiveO]

That thing is huge. What do ya'll think? Interesting design to say the least. Notice the way it has a take off and landing roll. I like the comment from the website.

"If you've ever wondered how Rosie Odonnell travels around the country here is your answer: The brand new Lockheed Martin Turbo Super Blimp."

http://www.break.com/index/how-rosie...l-travels.html

[bLizZuE]

What's the purpose?

[darrenf]

Ultimately, the Purpose is to carry 1-1.2 million pounds at 125 kts.

[flyingmaniac]

That is the greatest invention of the 21st century!

[mikecweb]

Anytime "turbo" and "super" are combined in a name it's gotta be good.

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by FiveO

That thing is huge. What do ya'll think? Interesting design to say the least. Notice the way it has a take off and landing roll. I like the comment from the website.

"If you've ever wondered how Rosie Odonnell travels around the country here is your answer: The brand new Lockheed Martin Turbo Super Blimp."

http://www.break.com/index/how-rosie...l-travels.html

That's nothing. There's a few companies designing hybrid airships (part airplane part rigid airship) that are around 1,000 feet long like the skycat 1000. This Aeroscraft design looks neat: http://www.aeroscraft.com/

[sundog]

What happens when the winds kick up or someone tries to fly one of those near a thunderstorm?

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by sundog

What happens when the winds kick up or someone tries to fly one of those near a thunderstorm?

It's a hybrid airship, so it's heavier than air. It would do the same pretty much as an airplane would do under those conditions.