On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:30:36 -0400, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea
Hawk at wow way d0t com wrote in
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http://www.aerosml.com/aeroscraft_ML866.asp

The capabilities of the Aeroscraft lead to its functionality - and whether
you choose to use the Aeroscraft as a private air yacht or a fully
functional business center; the appointments of luxury are endless and left
to the client's dreams to create. Our design team will help translate your
personal sense of expression into reality.

Top Level Specifications:

Maximum Speed 155 mph 250 kmh
Cruise Speed 0-120 mph 0-193 kph
Operating Altitude 0-12,000 ft 0-3,657 m
Maximum Range 3,100 mi 5,000 km
Overall Length 210 ft 64 m
Overall Width 95.1 ft 29 m
Overall Height 44.9 ft 13.7 m
Floor Area 5,382 ft² 500 m²


Hmmm.... It appears that I was looking at the wrong "product."

I agree with your former assessment. 155 mph seems fantastic, but I
suppose with large enough engines this rigid aircraft might achieve
that top speed. But I'm as skeptical as you and others now.

http://www.aerosml.com/Cosh_b2.asp
The Aeroscraft is the buoyancy assisted air vehicle with rigid
hull structure and gas cells. The latest Aeros proprietary
technologies including Full Authority Direct Organic Lift Control
(FADOLC), dynamic buoyancy management system, innovative structure
design, and low speed control capability have resulted in
generation of the fourth type of air vehicle. The exceptional
features of Aeroscraft, such as vertical takeoff and landing,
capability to hover for extended periods of time, independence
from airport facilities, all-weather operations and superb safety
characteristics demonstrate its unique place in the market.

The Aeros ML866 is the first development model of the Aeroscraft
family.

About Aeros:

Aeros is the world's leading lighter-than-air, FAA-certified
aircraft manufacturing company. The company's operations involve
the research, development, production, operation and marketing of
a complete family of Aeros-branded air vehicles used in government
and commercial applications. These include non-rigid FAA Type
Certified Aeros 40D Sky Dragon Airships, Advanced Tethered
Aerostatic Systems and New Type Rigid Air Vehicle - Aeroscraft.