Time Period: World War I
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Biplane, Bomber Aircraft
Manufacturer: Luftschiffbau Zeppelin
Zeppelin-Staaken Riesenflugzeuge Overview
The Zeppelin L.10 was a German rigid airship, also known as a Zeppelin, that was built in 1911 by the Zeppelin Company. It was the tenth airship produced by the company and was one of the first airships to be used for commercial passenger service.
The L.10 was 153 meters long and had a diameter of 16.6 meters, with a total volume of 22,970 cubic meters. It was powered by four Maybach engines, each of which could generate up to 150 hp. The airship had a top speed of around 85 km/h (53 mph) and a range of up to 2,600 km (1,620 mi).
The L.10 was primarily used for commercial passenger service, and it made a number of successful flights over Germany and Europe. It also saw military service during World War I, where it was used primarily for reconnaissance and bombing missions. However, it was eventually shot down by British forces in 1915, leading to the loss of all 19 crew members on board.
Despite its tragic end, the L.10 played an important role in the development of air travel and aviation technology. It was one of the first airships to demonstrate the potential of air travel for commercial and military purposes, and it paved the way for the development of larger and more advanced airships in the years to come.
Zeppelin-Staaken Riesenflugzeuge R.VI Specifications
- Crew: 7
- Length: 22.1 m (72 ft 6.2 in)
- Wingspan: 42.2 m (138 ft 5.6 in)
- Height: 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 332 m2 (3,595 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 7,921 kg (17,426 lb)
- Gross weight: 11,848 kg (26,066 lb)
- Powerplant: 4 × Maybach Mb.IV 6-cyl. in-line, 183 kW (245 hp) each
- Powerplant: 4 × Mercedes D.IVa 6-cyl. in-line, 194 kW (260 hp) each , displacement of 21.7 L (1,325 cu.in.)
Zeppelin-Staaken Riesenflugzeuge R.VI Performance
- Maximum speed: 135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn)
- Endurance: 7-10 hrs
- Service ceiling: 4,320 m (14,710 ft)
- Rate of sink: 1.16 m/s (229 ft/min)
