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The Airlander 10, the largest functional aircraft ever built, will fly no more. Launched in 2016 by the British company Hybrid Air Vehicles, this flying hybrid has made six test flights and will now take the hangars from time to time as the company claims that it already has all the necessary information to start the process of building the plane. "
" The prototype served as the world's first real-size hybrid aircraft and provided the data we needed to move from prototype to production. So we do not plan to fly with this plane, "said Stephen McGlennan, president of Hybrid Air Vehicles, quoted by the British newspaper The Guardian.
Airlander 10 was originally designed by the British company for the US military United States The goal was to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions – mainly because of the aircraft's long range – but the US military eventually abandoned the project because of the huge size of the Airlander 10 : 34 meters wide by 26 high and 92
The UK government decided to support the project by making a contribution of 4.4 million euros. for the development of the aircraft for commercial purposes, especially for the transport of large goods.
The first flight in 2016 was a success. The same thing did not happen with the second, in 2017, with Airlander 10 falling as it attempted to land. ]
At present, the British company will abandon the development of new prototypes and focus on mbad production of aircraft for airlines around the world. "We identify our partners, we are preparing to design all the details that make the difference between a prototype and a product, and we are finalizing product certification."
Airlanders 10 should start flying early in the world. according to the company's estimates.
