Lounge of the R-100 airship, made for luxury passenger transport, 1929

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If they ever get the tech right, this would be an incredible way to travel.

marmotworks@lemmynsfw.com · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

I wonder if the floors had any flex to them, looks like everything is as lightweight as possible

i wonder if you could put a giant basket under a hot air balloon with like carbon fiber and inflatable lounge furniture.

all the furniture was wicker. everything optimized for weight.

MoreOrLess@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

My God the helium!

nocteb@feddit.de · 3 pts · 2y

The old ones used hydrogen.