Iraqi conflict brings increased interest in military airships

From: Sea Power | Date: July 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Speed, Huge Payloads Are Attractive But Experts Remain Wary of Uncertain Costs

The comeback trail for military airships is getting wider and smoother in the aftermath of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The conflict underscored once again the military's need to rapidly transport huge volumes of defense materiel long distances at rapid speed, especially to landlocked areas. The sight of the 4th Infantry Division's equipment awaiting off-load in the Mediterranean made some defense strategists more determined than ever to infuse the Pentagon's logistics chain with greater speed and flexibility. The unit ...

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