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Naval Aircraft Factory USS Shenandoah (ZR-1)

Naval Aircraft Factory · Military Rigid Airship / Naval Scouting / Prestige / Experimental · USA · Interwar (1919–1938)

Naval Aircraft Factory USS Shenandoah (ZR-1) — Military Rigid Airship / Naval Scouting / Prestige / Experimental
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USS Shenandoah was the first of four United States Navy rigid airships. It was constructed during 1922–1923 at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, and first flew in September 1923. It developed the U.S. Navy's experience with rigid airships and made the first crossing of North America by airship. On the 57th flight, Shenandoah was destroyed in a squall line over Ohio in September 1925.

Specifications

Category
Airship
Sub-Category
Rigid Airship
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Naval Aircraft Factory
Operator
US Navy
Primary Role
Military Rigid Airship / Naval Scouting / Prestige / Experimental
Status
Destroyed
Service Entry
1923
Produced
1
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
6x Packard A-2540 V12
Thrust / Power
300 hp each
Launch
Ground (shed / mooring mast)
Length (ft)
680
Wingspan (ft)
79
MTOW (lb)
173000
Endurance (hr)
60
Range (mi)
5000
Max Speed (mph)
70