Zeppelin L 18
Length |
536 ft 5 in |
Diameter (max.) |
61 ft 4 in |
Gasvolume |
1,126,400 sq ft |
Number of gascells |
16 |
Number of gondols |
2 |
Number of propellers |
4 |
Number of crew members |
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Max speed |
59.7 mph |
Range |
2670 miles |
Ceiling |
9186 ft |
Payload |
33,800 lb |
Empty weight |
47,800 lb |
Engines |
4 Maybach HSLu of 240 hp each. Total: 960 hp |
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Factory number |
LZ 52 |
Type |
p |
Yard |
Löwenthal |
Maiden flight |
November 3 1915 |
Retired |
Burned in Toska shed November 17 1915 |
Sorties |
4 flights, No combat sorties. |
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Based at
Tønder from November 16 1915.
Commanding Officers
Kptlt. Max Dietrich from November 6 1915 until November 16 1915 (2 flights).