Skyacht Aircraft's Personal Blimp

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Produced by Skyacht Aircraft Inc, the Personal Blimp was the prototype for a line of small hot air blimps that used vectored thrust for steering and received a patent for its unique internal support system. They marketed it as a quieter, more precise alternative to helicopters and balloons. Launched in the early 2000's, the company seems to have collapsed since then but they did manage to produce a unique and somewhat cartoonish looking prototype.

Length: 102 Feet Diameter: 70 Feet Seats: 2 Maximum Weight: 4,100 pounds Horsepower: 20 Cruise Speed: 10 Miles per Hour Propulsion Type: Gasoline Lifting Gas: Hot Air Size in Flight: 205,000 cubic feet Size When Deflated/Folded: 1,500 cubic feet (Will fit in a 24 foot car trailer.) Construction: Envelope - Nylon Fabric over Aluminium Ribs Car, Nose and Tail Cones - Welded Steel Framework