AERONOVA has completed another stage in preparing the NOVA-2 airship’s tail assembly. The structure has been fully assembled, riveted, and painted — the first section of the assembly is complete in metal.

The finished structure was assembled with all joints and components secured. This makes it possible to assess geometry, stiffness, and build quality at this stage.

3.63 kg — the actual weight of the structure.
~ 4.3 kg — the estimated weight of the tail assembly after covering with a specialized fabric.

The next step is an internal engineering review.
Before covering begins, the structure will be delivered to AERONOVA's office. There, engineers and chief designers will assess the quality of the work performed and decide whether to proceed to the next stage.

Sequential checks make it possible to document quality at each step, reducing risks in subsequent assembly stages.

This approach builds a reliable aerodynamic control system for a next-generation airship.

Learn more about the New Generation Airships project.

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