The
Walrus HULA (
Hybrid Ultra Large Aircraft) project was a
DARPA-funded experiment to create an
airship capable of traveling up to 12,000
nautical miles (about 22,000 km) in range, while carrying 500-1000
tons of
air cargo. In distinct contrast to earlier generation airships, the Walrus HULA would be a heavier-than-air vehicle and would generate lift through a combination of
aerodynamics,
thrust vectoring, and gas
buoyancy generation and management.