Project Atlant: Unique airship hybrid

The Russian aviation center Avgur has introduced the "Atlant" airship, which combines the best features of a balloon with the features of aircraft, helicopters and hovercraft.

Georgy Yuzbashyants, General Manager of the 'Atlant' Room and Project Leader, said: 'The new generation of balloons is a cross between a plane, a balloon, a helicopter and even seaplane. This aircraft weighs 250 tons. It can take off and land on any surface, including the water. When the balloons are located on the airport, there must be tie bars. This is inconvenient because the balloon is still under the wind. And our large aircraft can land on unprepared surfaces, even in wetlands: unloading, taking off and continuing to fly. '

The future balloon can operate in both
Severe weather conditions in the North Pole. (Shiply.com)

Hot air balloon made of composite material. That is another important feature of the previous balloon. The distance of "Atlant" is up to 5,000 km.

"Atlant" can be used in many different fields, especially in the mining industry. "This type of flying equipment can be used to exploit resources in remote areas without a transportation system , " said Stanislav Teo, director of development for the "Atlant" design department. , or inability to contact the mainland in winter. Thanks to this device, these areas will integrate into the national economy. '

According to experts, the use of "Atlant" will allow year-round supply of goods to remote areas and will create new momentum for the development of Siberia, the Far East and North Pole. Many countries are also interested in this promising new product from Russia.