The BUAA Mifeng-6 (en:Bee-6) is a hot-air airship designed and built in China by the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.[1] The Mifeng-6 first flew on 20 December 1985 and at least four have been built.[1] The Rotax 447 piston engine not only provides propulsion but is also used to inflate the envelope, burners are used to provide heat for buoyancy variation.[1]
| Mifeng-6 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hot-air airship |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| First flight | 20 December 1985 |
| Number built | 4+ |
Specification
editData from [1]Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 3 passengers
- Length: 33.7 m (110 ft 7 in)
- Volume: 2,983 m3 (105,300 cu ft)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 447 piston engine
References
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editBibliography
edit- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 978-1-85753-198-5.