Transport Atlas

How The World Moves
Sign In
Text size
100%
Theme
Vehicle

Zeppelin LZ 80

Lighter-Than-Air Craft and Rotorcraft

Zeppelin LZ 80, tactical number L 35, was an R-class Zeppelin of the First World War. It took part in 13 reconnaissance missions around the North and Baltic Seas and three attacks on England, dropping 4,284 kilograms of bombs. Its designers tried to make it more efficient by removing one engine, which made the airship 1,750 kilograms lighter. It was also the carrier for the last test flight of the Siemens torpedo glider on 2 August 1918, when a 1,000 kilogram biplane glider was released from 1,500 metres over the Havel river and worked as expected until the control wire attaching it to the Zeppelin snapped and the glider spun out of control. The source article does not record what became of the airship.

Facts
Engine Class
Piston 1
Top Speed (km/h)
103 1
Mass (kg)
31,400 1
Connections

Exemplifies

Aviation, Modes
Source Zeppelin LZ 80 (Wikipedia)

Of Make

Source Wikipedia: Luftschiffbau Zeppelin
In the Other Atlases

Manufactured By

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Luftschiffbau ZeppelinHistory, Formative yearstier 2
Quote, History, Formative years
Luftschiffbau Zeppelin proceeded to design and manufacture a range of Zeppelin airships, which found use within both the civilian and military sectors.

Originated In

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source Zeppelin LZ 80 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Imperial German Army
Sources
1. Zeppelin LZ 80 (Wikipedia)
  • Specifications (LZ 80 / Type R zeppelin)
    Powerplant: 5
  • Specifications (LZ 80 / Type R zeppelin), mass
    Empty weight: 31,400 kg (69,225 lb)
  • Specifications (LZ 80 / Type R zeppelin), top speed
    Maximum speed: 103 km/h (64 mph, 56 kn)
  • Lead
    Imperial German Army
  • Exemplifies: Aviation, Operational history
    The airship took part in 13 reconnaissance missions around the North and Baltic Sea
View the Source
Wikipedia: Luftschiffbau Zeppelin
Wikipedia
  • History, Formative years
    Luftschiffbau Zeppelin proceeded to design and manufacture a range of Zeppelin airships, which found use within both the civilian and military sectors.
  • In Group: Rigid Airships, Lead
    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.
View the Source
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.