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A hot air balloon is powerless, relying on the winds for locomotion, while an airship has a motor, allowing it to drift with its own power.

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What is the difference between an airship and a hot-air balloon?

A hot air balloon does not have any mean of steering and does not have permanent flotation. An airship has a permanent means of flotation (lighter than air gas bags) and a means of propulsion.


What make a hotair balloon go up?

A hot air balloon goes up because the air inside the balloon is heated, which makes it less dense than the surrounding cooler air. This creates a buoyant force that causes the balloon to rise. The pilot controls the altitude by adjusting the temperature of the air inside the balloon.


Did the Montgolfier Brothers fly the first hot air balloon or first air ship?

The Montgolfier Brother's flew the first hot air balloon.


Which can be steered a balloon or a dirigible?

A dirigible can be steered as it is a powered, steerable airship with engines and controls. A balloon, on the other hand, is unpowered and moves with the wind, making it unable to be steered in a specific direction.


Did the Montgolfier4 Brothers fly the first hot air balloon or first airship?

The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, are credited with creating the first successful hot air balloon, which they launched in 1783. Their balloon used heated air to achieve lift, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. In contrast, the first airship, or dirigible, was developed later and utilized gas for buoyancy rather than hot air. Thus, the Montgolfier brothers are known specifically for their contributions to hot air ballooning, not airships.