Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/10/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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: > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5864.JPG.html > > Main engine close-up: > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5866.JPG.html > > Rear engine props: > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20171013-DSCF5874.JPG.html > > Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. > > -- > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information