K-type blimps have been found successful for submarine hunting and convoy patrol; they are 250 ft long and 76 ft high, with speed of 75 mph; have flight range of 2500 mi and unlimited cruising radius if refueled from ship at sea; blimp carries crew of 8 or 10 men, command pilot, co-pilot, navigator, riggers, machinists and radio men.


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    Title :

    Blimps on patrol


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 43 , n 1


    Publication date :

    1943


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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