The Goodyear-Blimp
"Spirit of Europe II" is, like the most advertising blimps, an
airship of a non-rigid type - also known as Blimps. This rather
small airship is a so-called Type A-60 Lightship. These Type A-60
Blimps of the Lightship Group, which is domiciled in the USA and
GB, are specificated by the following technical data:
Lenght |
ca.
39,6 m (130 feet)
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Width |
ca.
10,4 m ( 34 feet)
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Height |
ca.
13,4 m ( 44 feet)
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Volume |
ca.
2.000 m³ (70.000 cft)
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Gondola
lenght |
ca.
4,3 m ( 14 feet)
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Gondola
width |
ca.
1,5 m ( 5 feet)
|
Seating |
max.
5 incl. Pilot
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Engines |
2x
68HP Limbach L-2000
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Fuel
capacity |
ca.
270 l (60 gallons)
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Speed |
max.
ca. 85 km/h (46 knots)
|
Flight
capacity |
ca.
15 Stunden
|
Turning
radius |
ca.
228,6 m (750 feet)
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At the moment
there are two A-60 "Goodyear"-Lightships based in Europe for advertising
and also for filming at sportevents. Because of the very low vibrations
inside the gondola and the possibility to stay very long above the
operational area without such a high energy demand - for example
comparing to a helicopter - airships are predestinated for these
tasks.
Undisputed
is -especially for the Lightships- the advertising value. Not
only during the day this airship is a feast for the eyes, especially
if it's getting dark and the night is closing in! By two 1,000
watt lamps insidethe envelope the whole blimp can be illuminated...
A spectacle you'll keep in mind - simply dreamy!
Here I want to thank the "Spirit of Europe II" - Crew
for the unforgettable hours. They were all sofriendly and helpfull...
So, I can
only say one more time...
Many,
many thanks to all of you...
Yours
"Zeppelin-Fan" Jens
Schenkenberger
For
more information about the "Lightship Group" click only the
address below the Logo
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