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