{"id":188748,"date":"2024-09-17T10:55:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/the-as700-manned-airship-by-avic\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T11:11:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:11:56","slug":"the-as700-manned-airship-by-avic","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/the-as700-manned-airship-by-avic\/","title":{"rendered":"China unveils first manned airship AS700 for air operations and domestic tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

China’s first independently developed manned civilian airship, the AS700, was delivered on September 14 to Guangxi Guilin Ark General Aviation<\/strong> in Yangshuo County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.\nThe delivery was made by the Special Vehicle Research Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China(AVIC<\/em>), the main developer of the airship. <\/p>\n\n

The AS700 manned airship<\/h2>\n\n

The AS700 is a modern aircraft with a capacity for 10 people, a maximum flight range <\/a>of 700 kilometers and a duration of up to 10 hours<\/strong>.\nThe aircraft is designed with a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour and a flight altitude of 3,100 meters, this aircraft allows to offer a safe and efficient experience for aerial tourism, especially in regions such as Yangshuo, known for its stunning natural scenery. <\/p>\n\n

The chief designer of the AS700, Zhou Lei, mentioned that the airship“integrates an envelope made of high-strength multilayer materials and high safety standards<\/em>.”\nIt also incorporates a thrust vectoring system, which enables short, vertical takeoffs and landings, an innovation that could be applied in the future to flying cars and electric airplanes. <\/p>\n\n

Jin Tao, deputy director of AVIC’s Special Vehicle Research Institute, said the AS700 represents the most advanced level of technology and development in the field of manned airships<\/strong> in China.\nThis is because the airship is ideal for low-altitude tourism and other applications such as aerial advertising, urban inspections and emergency rescue operations. <\/p>\n\n

The delivery of the AS700 is historic for China in the aviation industry, consolidating its ability to develop advanced civil aircraft with proprietary technology. AVIC<\/strong> and Guangxi Guilin Ark General Aviation<\/strong> are looking to leverage the AS700’s capability to boost the region’s low-altitude aviation economy and open up new opportunities in the sector.<\/p>\n\n

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