ballonet (Q805324)
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air bag inside the outer envelope of an airship which, when inflated, reduces the volume available for the lifting gas, making it more dense; inflating the ballonet reduces the overall lift, while deflating it increases lift
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ballonet |
air bag inside the outer envelope of an airship which, when inflated, reduces the volume available for the lifting gas, making it more dense; inflating the ballonet reduces the overall lift, while deflating it increases lift |