Zeppelin C.I

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Zeppelin C.I & C.II
Zeppelin (Jaray) C.I FQ.jpg
RoleExperimental
Manufacturer Zeppelin
Designer Paul Jaray [1]
First flightAutumn 1917 [1]
Number built2 C.II and 20 C.II [1]

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.

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Development

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

top view of Zeppelin (Jaray) C.I Zeppelin (Jaray) C.I.jpg
top view of Zeppelin (Jaray) C.I

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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Citations

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gray, 1970, p.581
  2. Taylor 1989, p.907

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