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2015-04-10 Science & Technology

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2015-04-10 01:51|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 10 tons of payload? Compare this with what even a realtivvely small airliner like the B-727 can carry.

Posted by JFM 2015-04-10 04:13|| 2015-04-10 04:13|| Front Page Top

#2 GB, they said big. They did not say efficient, useful, or functional.

Posted by ed in texas 2015-04-10 07:26|| 2015-04-10 07:26|| Front Page Top

#3 It's a blimp.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2015-04-10 08:27|| 2015-04-10 08:27|| Front Page Top

Posted by Hupineger Glomomp52169 2015-04-10 09:27|| 2015-04-10 09:27|| Front Page Top

#5 That's good! One of my favorite lines.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2015-04-10 10:39|| 2015-04-10 10:39|| Front Page Top

#6 Community sources indicate earlier models were a bit underpowered and were adversely affected by winds aloft, which could be embarrassing in close border operations.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-04-10 11:07|| 2015-04-10 11:07|| Front Page Top

#7 Finally! The Imperial Death Blimp. Now we know what Darth Bolton has been up to these past few years

Posted by Rex Mundi 2015-04-10 11:55|| 2015-04-10 11:55|| Front Page Top

#8 It's secondary role is to take over CAS from the A-10. It's Diesel engines, shrouded propellers and insane loiter time make it a natural for this task.
There will also be a titanium urinal.

Posted by Shipman 2015-04-10 17:16|| 2015-04-10 17:16|| Front Page Top

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