Comments on: Boeing Skyhook is Retro-futuristic and awesome

By: Peter Stricker

Peter Stricker — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:23:48 +0000

The Skyhook actually uses 4 Chinook helicopter rotor systems to raise the 40 ton load, while the empty weight of the airship is supported by the helium. In effect, it is a “zero-weight” helicopter.
I am curious, though, why the author says its carbon footprint is reduced and does not disturb the environment as a helicopter does. It is exactly like a helicopter – in fact it is exactly like 2 Chinooks – hanging from the beneath a balloon.

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By: Andreas

Andreas — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:59:17 +0000

I believe strongly that this concept could work. Why well because Boeing is already working on a 20 ton lifting helicopter so why not plug a blimp on it and lift 40-tons. Check out my Blog for an in depth analysis.
http://airshipworld.blogspot.com/2008/07/boeingskyhook-international-jhl-40.html
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By: Juergen

Juergen — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:53:14 +0000

Ever heard about Cargolifter?

The thing about airships is that when they unload those tons and tons of stuff, they’d have to LOAD tons and tons of ballast at the same time, otherwise they’d pop skywards in a hurry… Cargolifter sank hundreds of millions into developing a cargo airship and failed because physics laws can’t be beaten.