Aircraft built by Zeppelin-Lindau included the C.I, C.II, D.I and VI biplanes, and Cs.I two-seat monoplane seaplane.
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Zeppelin-Lindau D.I
Aircraft built by Zeppelin-Lindau included the C.I, C.II, D.I and VI biplanes, and Cs.I two-seat monoplane seaplane.
Zeppelin-Lindau C.II
Aircraft built by Zeppelin-Lindau included the C.I, C.II, D.I and VI biplanes, and Cs.I two-seat monoplane seaplane.
Zeppelin-Lindau C.I
Aircraft built by Zeppelin-Lindau included the C.I, C.II, D.I and VI biplanes, and Cs.I two-seat monoplane seaplane.
Zeppelin-Staaken E.4/20
Designed in 1917 by Adolf Rohrbach, the Staaken E-4 was a stressed metal monocoque fuselage canatlevered monoplane four-engined passenger aircraft with galley, w.c., baggage stowage and full communications. The most advanced aircraft of its time, the E.4/20 flew successfully in 1920. Completed after the armisitice and extensively tested by the Allies who ordered it destroyed because of its potential as a bomber – it was faster than any Allied fighter of the day. It was dismantled in 1922.
E-4/20
Engines: 4 x Maybach IVa, 190kW
Max take-off weight: 8500 kg / 18739 lb
Wingspan: 31.0 m / 102 ft 8 in
Length: 16.6 m / 54 ft 6 in
Wing area: 106.0 sq.m / 1140.97 sq ft
Max. speed: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Cruise speed: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Range w/max.fuel: 1200 km / 746 miles
Crew: 3
Passengers: 12-18
Zeppelin-Staaken R.XV
The first prototype flew in 1918. Three built.
R.XV
Engines: 5 x Maybach Mb.IV
Max take-off weight: 14450 kg / 31857 lb
Wingspan: 42.2 m / 138 ft 5 in
Max. speed: 130 km/h / 81 mph
Armament: 6 machine-guns
Zeppelin-Staaken 8301
The first prototype flew in 1918. Three built.
Zeppelin 8301
Engines: 4 x Mercedes D-IVa
Max take-off weight: 12500 kg / 27558 lb
Empty weight: 9000 kg / 19842 lb
Wingspan: 42.4 m / 139 ft 1 in
Length: 21.0 m / 69 ft 11 in
Height: 6.8 m / 22 ft 4 in
Wing area: 340.5 sq.m / 3665.11 sq ft
Max. speed: 130 km/h / 81 mph
Range w/max.fuel: 1000 km / 621 miles
Crew: 5
Armament: 5 machine-guns
Bombload: 1800kg
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Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI / Staaken L
First flown in mid-1917, the Zeppelin-Staaken R VI, with 18 examples built, was to be by far the most numerous of the giant, long ranged R-planes. Powered either by four 245hp Maybach Mb IVs, or four 260hp Mercedes D IVa engines, mounted back to back in twin nacelles to drive two pusher and two tractor propellers, the R VI’s top level speed was 135km/h, while its normal range with a 1000kg bomb load was around 880km. Delivered to Rf Abt 501, by now transferred to the Western Front, the RVIs sometimes operated alongside their smaller G type bretheren in raids against the English mainland and more distant French ports and cities.
The Navy operated a sole, float-equipped example of this bomber under the designation Zeppelin-Staaken Type L, serialled 1432. It was wrecked during trials in 1918.
R.VI
Engine: 4 x Maybach Mb.IV, 183kW
Max take-off weight: 11848 kg / 26121 lb
Empty weight: 7921 kg / 17463 lb
Wingspan: 42.2 m / 138 ft 5 in
Length: 22.1 m / 73 ft 6 in
Height: 6.3 m / 21 ft 8 in
Wing area: 332 sq.m / 3573.61 sq ft
Max. speed: 135 km/h / 84 mph
Ceiling: 4320 m / 14150 ft
Range: 800 km / 497 miles
Crew: 7
Armament: 4 x 7.92mm machine-guns
Bombload: 2000kg
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