Also known as: Blimps, Airships, Dirigibles, Zeppelins Description: Powered balloons, such as blimps and airships, are equipped with an engine
of sorts and also have propellers and a rudder, thus giving the pilot full
ability to steer and accelerate at will. They are also capable of carrying
numerous passengers, depending on the size. Powered balloons were the first
aircraft to achieve piloted, mechanically propelled flight. Since the
invention of superior aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters, airships
have decreased in popularity and usefulness. They are still used today,
though, for unique and defined tasks such as advertising, good vantage
points for videography such as at sports events, and for novel exhibition
rides. |
