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Watch in pics: The newly launched world's longest aircraft

New Delhi : A 300 feet long monster, which is part plane, airship and helicopter, capable of flying non-stop for three weeks without refueling has been unveiled in Britain.Known as the HAV304, it is 113ft

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: March 19, 2014 6:35 IST


It costs about $100m (£60m) and the designers are planning an even bigger version that will eventually be able to carry 50 tonnes at a time.

It looks like giant airship but it has a unique aerodynamic shape that means it can also create lift just like an aeroplane wing. The cambered shape provides up to 40 per cent of the vehicle's lift.

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