In the UK for the first time flew the world's largest airship

In great Britain August 17, went up in the air, the world's largest aircraft-airship. Airlander 10, which is a unique hybrid of airship, helicopter and plane, operating on the technology of helium gas is the largest aircraft in the world.

According to Reuters, successful flight occurred in 85 years after, in October 1930, the airship took off from the same airport, before you suffer a catastrophe in France, killing 48 people, put an end to the development of airships in Britain.

Originally developed for the US army as a surveillance aircraft, Airlander has the potential application in the commercial sector, for example, the transportation of goods.

Developed by the company Hybrid Air Vehicles, said Airlander can rise to a height of 6,000 feet and reach speeds of 92 mph.

Perhaps his most important quality, unlike other aircraft, is that it can stay in the air for more than two weeks without pilots.

Translated by «Yandex.Translator»