I have been developing a hybrid airship for Orbiter. The design is based on the vehicle seen in the short film Wanderers.
The vessel can be operated as a lighter-than-air or a heavier-than-air vehicle, i.e. the proportion of lift obtained from the lifting gas can be varied. Lift can be also obtained from the hull, wings and engines. Ballast can be added if needed. Wind gusts are crudely simulated to add some excitement. Payloads, such as the prefabricated building in the last image, can be carried.
Will have a test version ready soon and will post it here when it's all packaged.
View attachment hybrid_airship_181126.zip
The vessel can be operated as a lighter-than-air or a heavier-than-air vehicle, i.e. the proportion of lift obtained from the lifting gas can be varied. Lift can be also obtained from the hull, wings and engines. Ballast can be added if needed. Wind gusts are crudely simulated to add some excitement. Payloads, such as the prefabricated building in the last image, can be carried.
Will have a test version ready soon and will post it here when it's all packaged.
View attachment hybrid_airship_181126.zip
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