World's Largest Airship
When, the new airship L.Z. 129, which is. nearing completion, is -finished Germany will have the largest airship in the world. That distinction is at present held by America with the Macon, bill L.Z. 129 will be slight' * longer, than the Macon. The new airship will have a gas capacity of 7,070,000 cubic feet, oil engines of 4100 horse power, and a range of 8000 miles without re-fueling. Accommodation' will be provided for fifty passengers, a crew of thirty-five, and .ten tons of freight-
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Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 220, 20 September 1934, Page 4
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87World's Largest Airship Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 220, 20 September 1934, Page 4
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