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
Role Experimental
Manufacturer Zeppelin
Designer Paul Jaray[1]
First flight Autumn 1917[1]
Number built 2 C.II and 20 C.II[1]

Development

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The 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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top view of Zeppelin (Jaray) C.I

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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Gray, 1970, p.581
  2. ^ Taylor 1989, p.907

Bibliography

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  • 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.