Talk:Geodesic airframe
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Geodesic airships don't exist, this is merely a proposed construction method for airships of the future. The idea is worth consideration and may produce a cheap strong airframe which is easier to assemble than the "rings, ribs-and wire" type of dirigible construction seen in the early Zeppelins. No need to delete the topic. It is worthy of more talk.65.9.177.66 22:27, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
Only the very earliest airships were not tapered. There exist today spherical airships that can navigate with high fuel consumption and low speed caused by their excessive air drag. I've never heard the term "geodesic" applied to tapered craft. Unless somebody wants to fix this, I'll propose that the article be deleted. Blimpguy 23:18, 29 Jan 2005 (UTC)
