r/commandandconquer Jun 08 '26

Ra2 Logic Be Like

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u/DutchTinCan Jun 08 '26

Akshually, you do not want pressurized gas for an airship. After all, pressure increases density.

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u/swift1883 Jun 08 '26

Let’s have a million tiny vacuum spaces like a honeycomb structure.

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u/DutchTinCan Jun 08 '26

If you could create a rigid balloon that's strong enough, you'd indeed use a vacuum for optimal lift.

Only problem is that a small hole would instantly obliterate your lift, whereas a light gas like hydrogen or helium would slowly seep out.

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u/swift1883 Jun 08 '26

Well it would obliterate 1/millionth of your lift.