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A Zeppelin, was that what you were looking for? The most famous was the Hindenburg due to the crash. _________________________________________________________________ Technically, a blimp and a zeppelin are not the same. A blimp has an envelope which will go flat if punctured. A zeppelin has a rigid airframe. A dirigible is semi-rigid. The word "blimp" is of uncertain origin, and there are multiple explanations for it, but none are proved. To the best of my knowledge, there is no substitute word for blimp. * The loss of the Hindenburg, and the German zeppelin losses in WW1 were because Germany had no access to helium, so they used inflammable hydrogen which could be electrolysed easily from water. * Germany invented the zeppelin, and they built better zeppelins than any other country. The British R.101 also crashed. The US Navy lost three zeppelins (USS Akron USS Macon, USS Shenandoah), but a fourth zeppelin (USS Los Angeles) was bought from Germany and it survived until decommissioned. * In the 1930's, zeppelins looked like the way to go, and they had airplanes beat in every category except speed. If you watch the 1933 version of King Kong, you will see the zeppelin mooring mast on the Empire State Building. The mast was never used for this purpose, but was added so that the Chrysler Building would not be taller with its art deco cap. * After the crashes of the Hindenburg and R.101, the world turned away from zeppelins, but US Navy blimps killed Axis submarines in WW2, and carried radar in the 1950's. The majestic zeppelin is gone, but the humble blimp never went away. * Almost forgot. The general term for lighter-than-air powered aircraft is "airship" which includes blimps, zeppelins, and dirigibles.
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What are two differences between the good blimps of today and the airships Hindenburg?
Today's blimps are not filled with flammable hydrogen gas like Hindenburg was, but normally the non-flammable helium.
What is the importance of blimps?
You says that they are important. They're big, sluggish and fragile.
Did Blimps exist in World War 2?
yes they did the Hindenburg was a blimp before ww2 so they did exist however they would of not seen that much combat time considering there were more efficient means of combat
What other names for the goddess of beauty?
HI! I think the other answer makes no sense. Here's mine:1. Aphrodite (a-phro-dit-ee)2. Venus
Why are there 2 names for Ancient Greece gods?
The Greek gods have 2 names because they are known in both Greek AND Roman mythology, only in differant names.
What are some different names for blimps?
A dirigible, a Zeppelin, a lighter-than-air aircraft and an airship are all other names for blimps. Airship is probably the most technically correct term for all those air vehicles, as it is a more general term.
How many orange blimps did the show SpongeBob SquarePants get?
I believe the show has got 2 orange blimps in a row.
What are the release dates for Hands on History - 2001 Blimps?
Hands on History - 2001 Blimps was released on: USA: 2 March 2002
Can blimps go to the moon?
No. Blimps require atmosphere.
What were the airship style balloons called in world war 2?
Blimps
What companies produce RC blimps?
There are some companies which produce remote controlled blimps. West Coast Blimps & Electronics, Yoshioka Model Factory, DraganFly Innovations Inc., and Model Airships and Blimps produce remote controlled blimps
What are the differences between hot air balloons and blimps?
blimps are oval shaped
How do blimps affect the way we travel or communicate today?
Blimps are obsolete nowadays. Blimps were always a danger to air travel, as well as its passengers. An example of the dangers of blimps was the Hindenburg tragedy.
What are the release dates for Ally McBeal - 1997 Angels and Blimps 2-13?
Ally McBeal - 1997 Angels and Blimps 2-13 was released on: USA: 8 February 1999 Japan: 16 January 2000
What are blimps for?
Modern blimps are used almost exclusively for advertising and/or sightseeing. Historically, blimps have also been used in military reconnaissance roles.
What are blimps used for?
Modern blimps are used almost exclusively for advertising and/or sightseeing. Historically, blimps have also been used in military reconnaissance roles.
A flammable gas once used to fill blimps?
The flammable gas once used to fill blimps is hydrogen. Despite its higher flammability compared to other gases, hydrogen was used due to its lightness and abundance. However, hydrogen's flammability posed a risk of explosions, leading to the decline in its use for blimps.
