Principal feature is rigid keel which consists of triangular-section girder framework extending from nose to stern, located outside envelope, apex downward, flush with bottom of latter. Principal characteristics of "Roma," as new airship is called, are overall length, 410 ft.; diameter, 82 ft. 6 in.; height, 90 ft. 3 in.; capacity, 1,200,000 cu. ft.; weight, fully loaded, 37 tons; maximum speed, 80 m.p.h.


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    Title :

    The new Italian usuelli semi-rigid airship


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 12 , n 40


    Publication date :

    1920


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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