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Zeppelin LZ 38 / P-Class

Zeppelin · Strategic Bombing Rigid Airship / Strategic Bombing (London / UK targets) · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Zeppelin LZ 38 / P-Class — Strategic Bombing Rigid Airship / Strategic Bombing (London / UK targets)
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Zeppelin LZ 38 was Zeppelin P Class airship of the German Imperial Army. It was the first to bomb London, the capital of the United Kingdom.

Specifications

Category
Airship
Sub-Category
Rigid Airship
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Zeppelin
Co-Manufacturer
Luftschiffbau Zeppelin; Staaken
Operator
Imperial German Navy / Army
Primary Role
Strategic Bombing Rigid Airship / Strategic Bombing (London / UK targets)
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1915
Produced
22
Engine
4x Maybach C-X inline
Thrust / Power
210 hp each
Launch
Ground (shed)
Length (ft)
536
Wingspan (ft)
61
MTOW (lb)
42000
Payload (lb)
17600
Endurance (hr)
30
Range (mi)
1400
Max Speed (mph)
60
Armament
1,800 kg bombs (incendiary and HE)