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A non-ridged semi-buoyant vehicle includes a pressure stabilized gasbag having a longitudinal, vertical and horizontal axis, top, bottom and side surfaces and front and rear ends and an aerodynamic shape capable of producing lift. Within the gasbag are first and second vertical catenary curtains att

A non-ridged semi-buoyant vehicle includes a pressure stabilized gasbag having a longitudinal, vertical and horizontal axis, top, bottom and side surfaces and front and rear ends and an aerodynamic shape capable of producing lift. Within the gasbag are first and second vertical catenary curtains attached to the top and bottom surfaces between the sides of the gasbag. These first and second catenary curtains are positioned on either side of the longitudinal axis extending from the front end along a first portion of the gasbag. A pair of first and second Y shaped catenary curtains are coupled to the first and second vertical catenary curtains and extend along a second portion of the gasbag. The arms of each of the Y shaped curtains are attached to the top surface and the legs are attached to the bottom surface of the gasbag. First and second pairs of vertical catenary curtains are coupled to the first and second pairs of Y shaped catenary curtains, respectively, and extend to the rear end of said gasbag. The first and second pairs of vertical catenary curtains are attached at their top and bottom ends to the top and bottom surfaces of the gasbag. Secondary vertical catenary curtains are positioned on either side of the first and second pairs of vertical catenary curtains and extend from the rear end of the gasbag a portion of length of the first and second pairs of catenary curtains. These secondary vertical catenary curtains are attached at their top and bottom ends to the top and bottom surfaces of the gasbag.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A non-rigid semi-buoyant vehicle comprising:a pressure stabilized gasbag having a longitudinal, vertical and horizontal axis, top, bottom and side surfaces and front and rear ends and an aerodynamic shape capable of producing lift;first and second catenary curtains atta

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A non-rigid semi-buoyant vehicle comprising:a pressure stabilized gasbag having a longitudinal, vertical and horizontal axis, top, bottom and side surfaces and front and rear ends and an aerodynamic shape capable of producing lift;first and second catenary curtains attached to said top and bottom surfaces between said sides of said gasbag on either side of said longitudinal axis, said first and second catenary curtains extending from said front end along a first portion from said front end along a first portion of said gasbag,said first and second catenary curtains transitioning to a Y shaped portion aft of said first portion of said gasbag and extending over a second portion of said gasbag; the arms of each of said Y shaped portion attached to said top surface and the leg attached to said bottom surface of said gasbag;each of said Y shaped portions of said first and second catenary curtains transitioning to pairs of vertical catenary curtains aft of said second portion and extending over a third portion of said gasbag from said second portion to said rear end of said gasbag, said pairs of vertical catenary curtains extending over said third portion attached by their top and bottom ends to the top and bottom surfaces respectively of said gasbag; andsecondary vertical catenary curtains positioned on either side of each vertical catenary curtain of each of said pairs of vertical catenary curtains, said secondary catenary curtains extending from said rear end forward over a portion of said third portion of said gasbag, said secondary catenary curtains attached at their top and bottom ends to said top and bottom surfaces, respectively, of said gasbag.