Hydrogen powered freighter aircraft

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Lockheed Martin researchers Daniel Brewer and Willis Hawkins spearheaded a groundbreaking concept for a narrow-body aircraft in the 1970s that would harness liquid hydrogen's vast potential as an ultra-efficient cargo/freight transport solution. The game-changing fuel boasted an impressive heat energy density of 2.8 times more per unit mass compared to conventional jet fuel, effectively allowing for an unprecedented increase of up to 100% in aircraft payload capacity. By strategically storing the high-energy liquid in spacious aluminum tanks lined with vacuum panels or advanced foam insulation, designers can ensure safe and efficient transport operations over long distances without compromise on weight savings or storage concerns.