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A lighter than air airship is disclosed that has an internal weight supporting structure. The weight supporting structure allows the airship to enjoy the advantages of both static and dynamic lift. The airship disclosed herein is lifted by both lighter than air gasses as well as wings attached to th

A lighter than air airship is disclosed that has an internal weight supporting structure. The weight supporting structure allows the airship to enjoy the advantages of both static and dynamic lift. The airship disclosed herein is lifted by both lighter than air gasses as well as wings attached to the internal weight supporting structure. A cargo container for use with the airship is also disclosed.

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[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [1.]1. An airship comprising:a fuselage; and,a supporting structure positioned internal to said fuselage, said supporting structure comprising,A) a first longitudinal member substantially side-to-side centered and top-to-bottom centered with

[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [1.]1. An airship comprising:a fuselage; and,a supporting structure positioned internal to said fuselage, said supporting structure comprising,A) a first longitudinal member substantially side-to-side centered and top-to-bottom centered within said fuselage;B) a cross member extending toward opposite sides of said fuselage; said cross member substantially perpendicular to and supportively connected to said first longitudinal member;C) a plumb member substantially perpendicular to and supportively connected to said cross member and said first longitudinal member, wherein said first longitudinal member, said cross member and said plumb member are supportively connected substantially near said airship's center of gravity; and,D) a plurality of guide support members having first ends attached to said top portion of the plumb member and second ends attached to said first longitudinal member.