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LZ 104

Transport · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

LZ 104 — Transport
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Zeppelin LZ 104 and nicknamed Das Afrika-Schiff, was a World War I German dirigible. It is famous for having attempted a long-distance resupply mission to the beleaguered garrison of Germany's East Africa colony.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Engine
5 × Maybach HSLu piston engines
Thrust / Power
240 hp (180 kW) each
Length (ft)
743
Max Speed (mph)
64