The Zeppelin C.I (sometimes Zeppelin (Jaray) C.I, Zeppelin-Friedrichshafen C.I, or Zeppelin LZ C.I[2]) was a German single-engine two-seat biplane, designed by Paul Jaray and built by Zeppelin in World War I.[1] Friedrichshafen referred to the location of the Zeppelin factory where development occurred, and was not connected with the aircraft manufacturer of that name.
| Zeppelin C.I & C.II | |
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| Role | Experimental |
| Manufacturer | Zeppelin |
| Designer | Paul Jaray[1] |
| First flight | Autumn 1917[1] |
| Number built | 2 C.II and 20 C.II[1] |
Development
editThe structure of the C.I was wood with a fabric covering, while the C.II had a metal structure, and dispensed with the horn balance on the rudder.[1]
Specifications
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Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Length: 7.925 m (26 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
- Height: 3.585 m (11 ft 9 in)
- Empty weight: 987.5 kg (2,177 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,455 kg (3,208 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Maybach Mb.IV 6-cylinder in-line water-cooled piston engine, 180 kW (240 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch wooden propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
- Time to altitude: 33 minutes to 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
References
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Citations
editBibliography
edit- Gray, Peter; Thetford, Owen (1970). German Aircraft of the First World War (2nd ed.). London: Putnam. p. 581. ISBN 0370001036.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.