Any Blimps in the Game?

Sawdust · 08-28-05, 02:39 PM

Blimps were used extensively (and quite successfully) by the US Navy during WWII to help escort convoys and keep a look out for U-boats. I haven't seen any mention of them in the forums, so I guess that they're not in SHIII? (Haven't been to the US in-game, yet.) That'd bee a cool add-on. They'd be fun to shoot down!

Gizzmoe · 08-28-05, 02:48 PM

No! I agree, it would be a nice to have them...

Ula Jolly · 08-28-05, 02:57 PM

...What are blimps?

Gizzmoe · 08-28-05, 02:59 PM

Ula Jolly · 08-28-05, 03:14 PM

I say, how clever!

Sawdust · 08-28-05, 03:33 PM

Cool picture, Gizz.

The term "blimp" is used when the airship is non-rigid (unlike the Zepplins, which had a rigid, metal framework inside). Blimps are usually smaller, too. (There is also a semi-rigid type of airship, where just the bottom part of the "balloon" has a framework.)

According to MS Encarta, all types of airships can be called dirigibles, too.

Type941 · 08-28-05, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ula Jolly

...What are blimps?

You know, the ones that have 'Goodyear' painted on them.

:rotfl:

08-28-05, 02:39 PM	#1
Sawdust Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quadrant DB22 Posts: 198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Any Blimps in the Game? Blimps were used extensively (and quite successfully) by the US Navy during WWII to help escort convoys and keep a look out for U-boats. I haven't seen any mention of them in the forums, so I guess that they're not in SHIII? (Haven't been to the US in-game, yet.) That'd bee a cool add-on. They'd be fun to shoot down! __________________ .-. --- ..- --. .... ... . .- ... .- .... . .- -..

08-28-05, 02:57 PM	#3
Ula Jolly Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 567 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	...What are blimps? __________________ I shall punish yee, landlubber! C'mere for spankings and popsicles!

08-28-05, 03:14 PM	#5
Ula Jolly Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 567 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I say, how clever! __________________ I shall punish yee, landlubber! C'mere for spankings and popsicles!

08-28-05, 03:33 PM	#6
Sawdust Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quadrant DB22 Posts: 198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cool picture, Gizz. The term "blimp" is used when the airship is non-rigid (unlike the Zepplins, which had a rigid, metal framework inside). Blimps are usually smaller, too. (There is also a semi-rigid type of airship, where just the bottom part of the "balloon" has a framework.) According to MS Encarta, all types of airships can be called dirigibles, too. __________________ .-. --- ..- --. .... ... . .- ... .- .... . .- -..

08-28-05, 02:48 PM	#2
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	No! I agree, it would be a nice to have them...

08-28-05, 02:59 PM	#4
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0