D class blimp

The D class blimp was a patrol airship designed by the US Navy in the early 1920s. The D-type blimps were slightly large than the C-type and had many detail improvements. The Navy continued the practice of dividing the envelop production between Goodyear and Goodrich. The control cars were manufactured by the Naval Aircraft Factory. The major improvements were a better control car design. The engines were moved to the rear to reduce noise and allow better communications between crew members.

Made by Various.

Range Km
2380
Eng 1 Type
Union Gas Engine Co
Max Speed Mph
58
Cruise Speed Kmh
64
Cruise Speed Mph
40
Lift Kg
1969
Eng 1 Kw
93
Volume M
5380
Number Built
6
Crew
Four
Retired
1924
Dia Ft
42
Armament
1
4
Height In
Primary user
United States Navy
Dia In
Endurance H
37
Manufacturer
Various
Range Miles
1480
First Flight
13
Max Speed Kmh
93
Height Ft
58
Volume Ft
190000
Met Or Eng
eng
Lift Lb
4340
Length Ft
198
Dia M
13
Height M
18
Eng 1 Hp
125
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
Length M
60
Category
Goodyear aircraft
United States Navy airships
United States patrol aircraft 1920-1929

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