World’s largest aircraft completes test flight

World’s largest aircraft completes test flight

PTIUpdated: Thursday, May 30, 2019, 06:36 AM IST
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London : The world’s largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive helium-filled airship one step closer to commercial use.

The hybrid aircraft dubbed the Airlander 10 combines technology from airplanes, helicopters and airships.

It is designed to fly at altitudes of 6,100 meters for up to five days when manned.

With a length of 92 metres, it is the largest aircraft currently flying, ‘Live Science’ reported.           On May 10, the Airlander 10 flew for a total of 180 minutes to test the aircraft’s handling, improved landing technology and more, according to Hybrid Air Vehicles, the British company that built the aircraft.

During the successful test flight in Cardington, UK, the Airlander 10 “handled superbly,” said Dave Burns, the Airlander 10’s chief test pilot.

The flight test team was “very pleased” with its initial analysis of the Airlander 10, the company said.

“There will also be passenger variants for the ultimate flying experience and eventually Hybrid Air Vehicles will fulfil a crucial role in point-to-point cargo transportation to remote areas,” company officials said.

This was only the third flight of the Airlander 10. It first successfully flew in 2012 as part of the US Army’s Long Endurance Multi-intelligence Vehicle programme.–PTI

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