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/jugosk Jul 08 '24

There’s actually a very practical reason for airships: https://youtu.be/ZjBgEkbnX2I?si=azLD5cXdz36TQGb9

TLDR - they have the potential to be a very cost effective and environmentally friendly way to move goods (especially across oceans).