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.
Blimps on patrol
Aero Digest
Aero Digest ; 43 , n 1
1943
7 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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