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Low-Flying Airship Gets Army Approval

June 11 2010

Thailand

The Thai army has authorized the delivery of an airship despite criticism over its suitability, including its ability to fly high enough to avoid attacks from the ground, reports the Bangkok Post.

The army's airship inspection committee approved the U.S.-made Aero 40D airship late last month after the system completed its third test, officials said.

The flight test reportedly demonstrated a maximum ceiling of 3,100 feet (940 m), which would not be high enough to avoid an...

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