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White Dwarf (dirigible)

White Dwarf
Role Human powered dirigible
National origin United States
Designer Watson, Allen
Unit cost
$40,000 in 1986

The White Dwarf is a human powered dirigible that has set several world records.


The White Dwarf set several world records with pilot (and engine) Bryan Allen. The dirigible features a teardrop shaped lift bag. The aluminum fuselage is a truss design with a single pilot seat on top with a chain driven pusher propeller positioned in front of a rudder.

The White Dwarf was flown 58.08 mi (93 km) in 8hrs and 50 minutes.

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General characteristics

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