Zeppelin LZ 89, tactical number L 50, was an R-class Zeppelin of the Imperial German Navy. It took part in five missions around the North Sea, including two attacks on the United Kingdom in which it dropped 4,135 kilograms of bombs. On 20 October 1917, returning from bombing Norwich, it ran out of fuel, and to prevent capture the commander ordered a controlled crash near Dammartin-sur-Meuse in France. After the control car was torn off, the ship drifted away over the Mediterranean with five crew still aboard, and they were never seen again. Two officers and 14 crewmen were captured and taken to Bourbonne-les-Bains as prisoners of war.
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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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was an R-class zeppelin of the Imperial German Navy.
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it ran out of fuel during a mission and was deliberately crashed
Specifications (LZ 89 / Type r zeppelin)
Powerplant: 5
Specifications (LZ 89 / Type r zeppelin), mass
Empty weight: 31,400 kg (69,225 lb)
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Maximum speed: 103 km/h (64 mph, 56 kn)
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was an R-class zeppelin of the Imperial German Navy.
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Airship LZ 89 took part in five missions around the North Sea.
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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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