Propulsion system for a lighter-than-air vehicle

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1993-08-19

1994-11-29

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, lighter-than-air

Airship and helicopter sustained

244 96, 244 51, 244 52, 244 56, B65B 130, B65B 134

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053682564

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a propulsion system for a lighter-than-air vehicle. In detail the propulsion system includes a pylon having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends, the first end of the pylon rotatably mounted to the vehicle and the second end extending outward from the vehicle. The pylon is rotatable about the first end in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A thrust producing assembly is mounted on the second end of the pylon and is rotatable about an axis of rotation in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pylon. A powerplant assembly is coupled to the thrust producing assemblies to provide power thereto. An actuation system is provided for rotating the assembly about the axis of rotation. A second actuation system is provided for rotating the pylon about the first end.

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