[Leica] IMG: More Blimp Details

[Lluis Ripoll]

Thank you Jim for these details, but which gaz is inside?
Lluis


> El 14 oct 2017, a les 21:51, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> va escriure:
> 
> Here a few more shots of the Goodyear Blimp N1A drive system.  It is said to be powered by three Lycoming 180HP aircraft engines.  I have found no details, but it would appear that the side engines are mounted so that the thrust can be directed as needed.  The rear props offer thrust for pitch and yaw control.  I do not know if they can provide forward thrust.
> 
> Main engine locations:
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5864.JPG.html
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> Main engine close-up:
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5866.JPG.html
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> Rear engine props:
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5874.JPG.html
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> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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