OVERVIEW
A first flight of an LMH-1 prototype for Lockheed is expected in 2017 with service entry possible in 2018.
A first flight of an LMH-1 prototype for Lockheed is expected in 2017 with service entry possible in 2018.
YEAR: 2019
STATUS: In-Development
MANUFACTURER(S): Lockheed Martin - USA
PRODUCTION: 1
OPERATORS: United States (probable)
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Lockheed Martin LMH-1 (P-791) model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Lockheed Martin LMH-1 (P-791) model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 3
LENGTH: 280.02 feet (85.35 meters)
WIDTH: 148.00 feet (45.11 meters)
HEIGHT: 77.99 feet (23.77 meters)
ENGINE: 4 x V6 diesel-fueled engines developing 300 horsepower driving three-bladed propeller units.
SPEED (MAX): 69 miles-per-hour (111 kilometers-per-hour; 60 knots)
RANGE: 1,616 miles (2,600 kilometers; 1,404 nautical miles)
ARMAMENT
None. Up to 47,000lb of cargo payload or nineteen passengers.
None. Up to 47,000lb of cargo payload or nineteen passengers.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• LMH-1 - Base Series Designation
• P-791 - Proof-of-Concept Demonstrator
Series Model Variants
• LMH-1 - Base Series Designation
• P-791 - Proof-of-Concept Demonstrator
HISTORY
Detailing the development and operational history of the Lockheed Martin LMH-1 (P-791) Cargo Hybrid Airship. Entry last updated on 6/22/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
Detailing the development and operational history of the Lockheed Martin LMH-1 (P-791) Cargo Hybrid Airship. Entry last updated on 6/22/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
Straightline Aviation (SLA) has committed to becoming the launch customer for the Lockheed LMH-1 series airship. Seven of the aircraft will initially form the fleet and these are set to serve the minerals industry. Introduction is tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2019.
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Relative Maximum Speed Rating
Hi: 100mph
Lo: 50mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (69mph).
Graph average of 75 miles-per-hour.
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Unit Production Comparison
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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