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What do airships run on?
Airships typically run on one of two things: helium or hot air. Helium is a non-flammable gas that provides lift for the airship. Hot air is used in hot air balloons to provide lift by heating the air inside the balloon.
What is the difference between blimps and dirigibles?
Blimps are non-rigid airships with an envelope that maintains their shape, while dirigibles are semi-rigid or rigid airships with a structure inside the envelope to maintain their shape. Dirigibles are typically larger and have more internal structure for support and control.
Why don't they use hydrogen gas in airships nowadays?
Hydrogen gas is highly flammable and poses a significant safety risk. Therefore, helium gas is commonly used in airships today as it is non-flammable and safer. Additionally, helium has a higher lifting capacity compared to hydrogen, which allows for better control and stability of the airship.
What is the speed of a airship?
The speed of an airship typically ranges from 40 to 90 mph, depending on the size and design of the airship. However, some modern airships can reach speeds of up to 120 mph.
How do airships fly?
Just like how a ship floats in the sea because it weighs less than the amount of water it displaces... an airship weighs less than the amount of air it displaces.This is accomplished through the use of lighter-than-air gasses such as helium. In the past hydrogen was used for this, but due to its high flammability this is no longer done. Helium is completely non-flammable and thus is perfectly safe lifting agent.The pilot adjusts the airships bouyancy by either adding more gas, venting gas or by dropping ballast (usually water tanks or sandbags) Once the airship has neutral bouyancy, it can be steered using the elevators and rudders.It is similar in principle to a submarine, which uses 'air' in the ballast to float to the surface and water to descend. Airships rise when 'air' in their hull tanks is replaced with a 'lighter than air' gas, such as Hydrogen or Helium.Just like how a ship floats in the sea because it weighs less than the amount of water it displaces... an airship weighs less than the amount of air it displaces.This is accomplished through the use of lighter-than-air gasses such as helium. In the past hydrogen was used for this, but due to its high flammability this is no longer done. Helium is completely non-flammable and thus is perfectly safe lifting agent.The pilot adjusts the airships bouyancy by either adding more gas, venting gas or by dropping ballast (usually water tanks or sandbags) Once the airship has neutral bouyancy, it can be steered using the elevators and rudders.It is similar in principle to a submarine, which uses 'air' in the ballast to float to the surface and water to descend. Airships rise when 'air' in their hull tanks is replaced with a 'lighter than air' gas, such as Hydrogen or Helium.
Which gases were parts of earths original atmosphere?
HIDROGEN
What are the most famous airships?
The most famous airships are Hendenburg and Zeppelin.
Do airships use gas?
Airships do use gas, to provide lift.
What shape are most airships?
Airships are usually the shape of a oval. They look like blimps. Airships are usually filled with helium to keep them afloat.
What gas helps airships float?
the gas that helps airships is i hate you wikianswers.com
What flammable gas used to be used in airships?
Hydrogen used to be used in airships.
When was Curly's Airships created?
Curly's Airships was created on 2000-10-05.
Why is gas no longer used for airships?
gas is still used in airships to provide lift.
Where are airships used?
The USA uses airships to protect its sea areas, and to act as spotters, especially against submarines in wartime, and helping with sea rescues in peace time. The Germans and British nations both developed airships, but did not use them for long after some terrible disasters caused by using highly inflammable gas to give them buoyancy to ride through the air.
Which element is also used in airships?
Hydrogen and helium are two elements that are kinda-sorta interchangeable in airships.
What is the name of a movie with airships?
Hayao Miyazaki has featured airships in several of his films, including Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Castle in the sky. You can also find airships in Howl's moving castle. Here is a website on some anime with airships: http://animeworld.com/related/airships.html Also, here is a website with a lot of other movies with airships: http://spot.colorado.edu/~dziadeck/airship/films.htm
Why were airships invented?
Germany
