Airlander 10 is considered to be the largest aircraft in the world, its length is equal to a football field and height is equal to six double-decker buses stacked on top of each other.
The Airlander 10, also known as the “Flying Bomb”, is an airplane that flies using both aerodynamic lift with the additional power of a diesel-powered propeller – Photo: HAV
Built by Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV, UK), this elliptical aircraft is expected to be operational from 2026 – Photo: HAV
It cost around £40 million (USD 50 million) to build – Photo: HAV
Under the giant helium balloon there is a luxurious cabin for passengers – Photo: HAV
According to the manufacturer, the Airlander 10 has the ability to land on “almost any surface”. For example, fly over fields or water without the need for traditional infrastructure such as ports or airports. Therefore, the Airlander 10 is ideal for short flights to places without flight infrastructure, such as Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca in Spain – Photo: Wired
Furthermore, the Airlander 10 is also eco-friendly. According to the manufacturer, carbon emissions per passenger using the Airlander 10 flying from Barcelona to Majorca (Spain) are 4.5 kilograms. Meanwhile, if using a regular aircraft the number is 53kg – Photo: Autoevolution
And yet, HAV announced that there will be a pure electric version by 2030 – Photo: HAV
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