L class blimp

The L class blimps were training airships operated by the United States Navy during World War II. In the mid-1930s the Goodyear Aircraft Company built a family of small non-rigid airships that the company used for advertising the Goodyear name. In 1937 the United States Navy awarded a contract for two different airships K class blimp designated K-2 and a smaller blimp based upon Goodyear’s smaller commercial model airship used for advertising and passenger carrying.

Made by Goodyear Aerospace.

Range Km
3537
Eng 1 Type
Warner R-500-2 radials
Cruise Speed Kmh
74
Lists
* List of airships of the United States Navy
Cruise Speed Mph
46
Lift Kg
1152
Eng 1 Kw
108
Volume M
3482
Number Built
22
Crew
Two
Dia Ft
39
Height In
Primary user
Endurance Min
54
Dia In
10
Endurance H
11
Manufacturer
Range Miles
2205
Max Speed Mph
61
Max Speed Kmh
96
Height Ft
34
Volume Ft
123000
Met Or Eng
eng
Lift Lb
2540
Length Ft
147
Dia M
12
Height M
16
Eng 1 Hp
145
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
6
Length M
45
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