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How Hybrid Air Vehicles Is Making World’s Longest Aircraft Longer

Flying Magazine

Eventually, though, the 10-ton payload model could be the smallest in the Airlander family. Simultaneously, the firm is developing the even larger Airlander 50—and potentially, an Airlander 200 with a 200-ton payload. Helium contributes only about 60 percent of the lift—the shape of the balloon forms a giant wing, providing the rest.