A US Navy airship made a brief appearance over the skies of Wallingford, PA today at approximately 11:30 AM.
According the the US Naval Air Systesm Command web site the MZ-3A is 178 feet long, capable of flying up to 9,500 feet and cruises at 45 knots. The ship is fitted with two Lycoming engines and has space for one pilot and nine passengers. It has been operated by the Navy since 2006.
The MZ-3A is used as a testbed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The airship sports new markings and colors, with the rudder emblazoned with red, white and blue stripes, celebrating the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
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