Aircraft having inflatable tubular support structure

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1996-05-06

1997-12-16

Grant, William

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, lighter-than-air

Balloons

244 98, 244128, B64B 158

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056975791

ABSTRACT:
An airship has a flexible gas storage tube which forms a frame that maintains an inflated condition of an envelope of the airship permitting the envelope to be charged with hot air. A pump and valve are provided for supplying gas such as air, helium, and hydrogen to the gas storage tube.

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