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Yes, we could make a larger cabin with the same weight constraints using modern composite materials. But even with lighter materials, you would still not be ab
by LeonM 5y ago
Yes, we could make a larger cabin with the same weight constraints using modern composite materials.
But even with lighter materials, you would still not be able to accommodate more passengers comfortably. The majority of weight-per-passenger will come from water (which every passenger needs for showering, toilets, food preparation). You would need to land regularly just for passenger hygene reasons. So I still don't expect blimps will be a 'comfortable' alternative to cruise ships.
Random fun fact: The Hindenburg had a grand piano made from aluminium, as a regular piano would have been too heavy.
- hutzlibu 5y agoI think there is usually lots of water in the sky. You could just pipe in a cloud ...
- simonebrunozzi 5y ago> Random fun fact: The Hindenburg had a grand piano made from aluminium, as a regular piano would have been too heavy. This is truly fascinating. I didn't know that.
- dr_dshiv 5y agoRandom fun fact-- the only lady on the first round the world zeppelin trip secretly brought on a phonograph!
- nickik 5y agoRandom fun fact 2: They even removed that piano because it was to heavy.