The 209-Class

This page contains two-dimensional drawings of our design
including locations of the major components.

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Top & Side Views with Bay locations
Major Components
Keel Layout & Airframe Design
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Minimum Capabilities

The following is an abbreviated list of our minimum capabilities.

  • Maximum operating ceiling of at least 10,000 feet
  • Minimum cruise speed capability of 75 mph
  • Passenger and crew accommodations for 10 day mission
  • Capable of holding position on station
  • Can maintain altitude without consuming fuel
  • 20 ton minimum payload capability
  • Maximum range of at least 4,500 miles

Minimum Design Requirements

Our minimum requirements are based on the most successful German design, plus those necessary to meet current market demands.

  • The design must be resilient
  • Based on the most successful German design
  • Buoyancy control should be accurate and dependable
  • Flight control must be simple and intuitive
  • Must maximize fuel economy
  • Reasonable ownership cost
  • Operating costs must be minimized