Airlander 10, World’s Longest Aircraft, Nicknamed The ‘Flying Bum’

The world’s longest aircraft was brought out of its hangar in England over the weekend. But the first thing most people noticed about the Airlander 10, besides its enormous size, was that its front looked like a huge behind.

The airship was originally developed by the U.S. Army for surveillance; however, the project was picked up by Hybrid Air Vehicles nearly a decade ago after funding ran out, the BBC reported.

Once it proves safe to fly, the airship could be used for surveillance, cargo, communications, humanitarian missions and passenger travel .... http://www.huffingtonpost.com