Indeed, the Hindenburg could lift over 200tons however it’s useful lift (lifting capacity minus its own weight and structural limitations) was only about 10 tons…
Even if we ignore the lifting gas requirements just the structural requirements to be able to tie 250tons to the lifting body make this pretty much impossible.
This makes solar roadways and the air condenser solar water bottles seem viable.
For comparison the Airlander and P-791 only lift about 10-20 tons…
> Indeed, the Hindenburg could lift over 200tons however it’s useful lift (lifting capacity minus its own weight and structural limitations) was only about 10 tons…
TBF it was 10t cargo on top of crew (40), passengers (50), and luggage. So probably closer to 15~20 useful lift.
TBF it was 10t cargo on top of crew (40), passengers (50), and luggage. So probably closer to 15~20 useful lift.