Over 80 km of composite tubing are needed for a single LCA60T!

The structure of the LCA60T withstands all the stresses the airship will face: aerodynamic loads (pressure, lift, etc.), static loads (acceleration, a 60-ton payload, etc.), as well as loads from the airship’s internal systems (propulsion, tail units, winches, and ballasting system).

The strength of this structure lies in combining metal with composite, a material that is both lightweight and highly resistant. The result? A unique alliance of materials capable of carrying an exceptionally heavy payload.

📅 Tests of the main junction have been completed. Trials on the carbon lattice beams will begin in November at the CTA testing laboratory. A section of the structure, measuring more than 15m x 15m, is currently being prepared with the teams from DGA Techniques Aérospatiales. The first load tests are scheduled for early 2026.