White Dwarf (dirigible)
The White Dwarf is a human powered dirigible that has set several world records.
| White Dwarf | |
|---|---|
| Role | Human powered dirigible |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Watson, Allen |
| Unit cost |
$40,000 in 1986 |
Design
The White Dwarf set several world records with pilot (and engine) Bryan Allen. The dirigible features a teardrop shaped lift bag. The aluminum fuselage is a truss design with a single pilot seat on top with a chain driven pusher propeller positioned in front of a rudder.[1]
Operational history
The White Dwarf was flown 58.08 mi (93 km) in 8hrs and 50 minutes.[2]
Specifications (White Dwarf)
Data from Air & Space
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 45 ft (14 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Bryan Allen Human, .5 hp (0.37 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- g limits: 5g
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