Dirigible

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001741",
  "term": "Dirigible",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A lighter-than-air aircraft that can be steered and propelled through the air, unlike free-floating balloons. It consists of a large envelope filled with a lifting gas, such as helium or hydrogen, and an attached gondola for crew, passengers, and cargo. Early dirigibles were rigid, featuring an internal framework, while modern blimps are non-rigid with gas contained by the outer skin.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dirigible",
    "es": "dirigible",
    "fr": "dirigeable"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dirigible/"
}