Talk:Southern African Union/@comment-26778822-20170412003535

At the behest of the SAU, a series of non-rigid recon airships("blimps") have been designed.

L-class Blimp

The first blimp class in this series is the L-class Blimp. Its main purpose is to serve as a primary trainer for airship cadets learning the ropes of airship-piloting. In addition to this role, it may perform short-range reconnaissance equipped with whatever low-power detection system it can carry as payload. It can also act as an utility airship.

G-class Blimp

Once an airship cadet has advanced past primary training, he moves on to advanced training with the G-class Blimp. The G-class is slightly larger than the preceding L-class, and slightly faster as well. In addition to training, it can also perform reconnaissance and utility roles, carrying a slightly greater payload than the L-class.

K-class Blimp

This is the first dedicated combat blimp. Equipped with hardpoints for depth charges, ASW missiles, or other payloads, it has the endurance required for long-term patrols and escorting. It is equipped with a standard set of detection systems(radar, sonar, etc.) with a medium detection range.

M-class Blimp

A substantially larger combat blimp with increased hardpoints and payload, it is capable of staying on station even longer than the K-class, while carrying more powerful detection equipment.

N-class Blimps

The N-class Blimps, nicknamed the "Nans", are expected to serve as command and control ships in an airship formation. These are some of the largest non-rigid airships built so far, made for very long patrols on station, with the payload to match. They carry the most powerful detection systems as can be placed on any blimp. The ZPG-3W variant has an enlarged envelope, allowing it to carry even more powerful systems than the standard N-class. --- Should the SAU command desire, more non-rigid airships can be built. Furthermore, semi-rigid and rigid airships can also be built.