Sparrow Class Airship Vehicles

Nationality

Antiford

Category

Air/Sea

Type

Scout/Transport

Hull Type

Catamaran

Length of Hull

20-25 m

Beam

10-15 m

Height of Hull

5-10 m

Height Overall

35-40 m

Tonnage

75 tonnes

Crew Complement

15-20

Flight Ceiling

2000+ m

Velocity

50 mph (18 knots at sea)

The Sparrow is a small class or airship that is primarily used by the Antifordian military as a scout ship. Its defining feature is a larger than standard envelope for its size. Since it is small, light, and has the increased balloon volume, it is capable of remaining aloft longer than most of the airships. Some have been converted to use helium as a lifting gas. These models have been able to reach much higher altitudes and remain aloft for longer, though they are significantly more expensive to operate due to the cost of helium.

They are popular among civilians, being the least expensive ships to purchase. It is commonly used for transportation, small scale shipping, and personal luxury crafts. It is also used by the Antifordian and Titanian postal services for transporting correspondence and packages.


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