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Patrol Dirigible (Civilian Aircraft)

This lighter than air craft is used as a naval auxiliary, primarily for scouting. Three complete crew shifts are provided for, so the craft may remain away from base for the full 105hrs possible with the onboard fuel supply.

CraftID: Patrol Dirigible, TL5, Cr3,281,700
Hull: 72/180, Disp=4444.4, Rigid Gasbag=60000kl, Envelope Weight=48t, Usable lift=19.8t (helium)
Power: -
Loco: 4/10, Diesel*4, Thrust=8t, Endurance=105hrs

MaxAccel Drag MaxSpeed Cruise Range Agility

Clean 0.11 - 120 90 9450 0

Comm: Radio=Regional(500km)
Sensors: none
Off:
none
Def:
none
Control: Simple
Accom: Crew=30 (6 pilots, 3 navigators, 3 flight engineers, 12 engine technicians, 6 command), Crew Stations*30, Env=basic env
Other: Fuel=6.33kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Faint

Author: R.S.Dean