Zeppelin LZ 47, which also carried the army tactical designation LZ 77, was a P-class rigid airship of the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It took part in six attacks on England and France, dropping 12,610 kilograms of bombs. It was destroyed by enemy fire on 21 February 1916, the opening day of the Battle of Verdun, and the crew of 15 was killed. The source gives a crew of 18 or 19, a length of 163.5 metres, a gas volume of 31,900 cubic metres, an empty weight of 20,800 kilograms and four Maybach engines, and says the army also used this ship in tests of how visible airships were at night.
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Luftschiffbau Zeppelin proceeded to design and manufacture a range of Zeppelin airships, which found use within both the civilian and military sectors.
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Destroyed by enemy fire on 21 February 1916 in the Battle of Verdun, killing the crew of 15.
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Powerplant: 4
Specifications, mass
Empty weight: 20,800 kg (45,856 lb)
Specifications, top speed
Maximum speed: 96.1 km/h (59.7 mph, 51.9 kn)
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Imperial German Army
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The Airship took part in six attacks on England and France dropping 12,610 kg (27,800 lb) of bombs.
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Luftschiffbau Zeppelin proceeded to design and manufacture a range of Zeppelin airships, which found use within both the civilian and military sectors.
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It is perhaps best known for its leading role in the design and manufacture of rigid airships, commonly referred to as Zeppelins due to the company's prominence.
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