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[-] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 points 18 hours ago

I assume the explodey problem is why they didn't use hydrogen but yeah if the risk is low enough that could be a good choice.

[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 3 points 18 hours ago

For an explosion you need a well mixed oxygen + hydrogen atmosphere, which is nearly impossible to create in a blimp. Even the old Hindenburg did not explode, but rather its highly flammable nitro-cellulose skin burned and most of the Hydrogen likely escaped without ever catching fire.

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