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Dirigible

usgb/ˈdɪrɪdʒəbl/Volume
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Historic Vehicles

Dirigibles were popular before modern airplanes and helicopters.

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Dirigibles are rarely used today, unlike their heyday in the early 20th century.
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Not Always Zeppelins

While similar, not all dirigibles are Zeppelins; Zeppelin is a specific brand.

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We spotted a dirigible, but it wasn't the famous Zeppelin.
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Gas Type Matters

Dirigibles are often associated with hydrogen, but helium is used today for safety.

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Modern dirigibles avoid hydrogen due to the Hindenburg disaster.
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