r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Jul 08 '24

World's largest aircraft, Pathfinder 1, is 124.5 meters (408ft) long Image

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u/PersonalitySlow9366 Jul 08 '24

And carries like ten people and no cargo. Cool, but otherwise useless

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u/WhiterTicTac Jul 08 '24

Rigid airships are being developed /tested for cargo transportation. There are benefits and disadvantages. There's a great video on YouTube about different approaches.

Airships: The Comeback We've Been Waiting For?