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The White Dwarf is a human-powered dirigible built in 1984 that set several world records.
Development
The White Dwarf was commissioned and funded by comedian Gallagher, whose interest in airships was sparked by a radio-controlled flying watermelon prop he used in his stage act. It was constructed by Bill Watson, who was part of the team that built the Gossamer Albatross human-powered craft.
Design
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, 64 inches in length, positioned in front of a rudder. It weighs 150 lb (68 kg).
Operational history
The White Dwarf set several world records with pilot (and engine) Bryan Allen. It was flown a distance of 58.08 mi (93 km) in 8 hours and 50 minutes.
Specifications (White Dwarf)
Data from Air & SpaceGeneral characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 45 ft (14 m)
Powerplant: 1 × Bryan Allen Human, .5 hp (0.37 kW)
Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
g limits: 5 g
References
Further reading
Clément-Bayard No.1
External links
YouTube Video of White Dwarf
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