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White Dwarf (dirigible)

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The White Dwarf is a human powered dirigible that has set several world records.

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Design

The White Dwarf set several world records with pilot (and engine) Bryan Allen. The dirigible features a teardrop shaped lift bag. The aluminum fuselage is a truss design with a single pilot seat on top with a chain driven pusher propeller positioned in front of a rudder.

Operational history

The White Dwarf was flown 58.08 mi (93 km) in 8hrs and 50 minutes.

Specifications (White Dwarf)

Data from Air & Space

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 45 ft (14 m)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Bryan Allen Human, .5 hp (0.37 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed
  • Performance

  • g limits: 5g
  • References

    White Dwarf (dirigible) Wikipedia