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Conrad Airship CA 80

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Conrad Airships

The CA 80 is a dirigible that was developed by the Conrad Airship Company.

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Design and development

The CA 80 is an aluminum truss rigid airship formed in the classic "Flying saucer" shape. It features a single rudder and a central shaft running vertically through its center. Helium is contained with internal mylar bags. It was intended to seat up to eight passengers. Three engines are fitted, one for vertical thrust, one for forward and one for directional control. The first prototype was destroyed in a windstorm.

Specifications (CA 80)

Data from Air Progress

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 6
  • Length: 80 ft (24 m)
  • Width: 80 ft (24 m)
  • Height: 27 ft (8.2 m)
  • Volume: 70,000 cu ft (2,000 m3)
  • Gross weight: 4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Mercury Outboard Outboard, 150 hp (110 kW)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Evenrude Outboard Outboard, 130 hp (97 kW) each

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 65 kn; 121 km/h (75 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 35 kn; 64 km/h (40 mph)

    • References

    Conrad Airship CA 80 Wikipedia
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