Adrario, K.
Baumann, F.
Becker, T.
Berlepsch, F.F. von.
Cassinone, A.
Fuerst, A.
Hoffory, W.
Hinterstoisser, F.
Kaiser, K.
Mannsbarth, F.
Nowy, V.
Richter, von. B.
Stagel, H.
Stratmann, W.
Wagner, E. von. F.
Zborowski, J.
BOEMCHER II. (1912-13.) Non-rigid.
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~Length~, ? feet ( ? m.) ~diameter~, ? feet ( ? m.) ~volume~, 77,000 c.
feet (2,750 m cubed.)
~Gas bags.~--
~Motor.~--
~Speed.~--25 m.p.h. (40 k.p.h.)
~Propeller.~--
LEBAUDY-JUILLOT 6=Military M II. (1910.) Semi-rigid.
[Illustration]
~Length,~ 229-3/4 feet (70 m.) ~diameter,~ 36 feet (11 m.) ~volume,~
170,000 c. feet (4,800 m cubed.)
~Gas bags.~--Austro-American Rubber Co.
~Motor.~--100 h.p. Mercedes.
~Speed.~--27 m.p.h. (45 km.)
~Propellers.~--Two 2-bladed.
Remarks.--Built by the Austrian Daimler works to _Lebaudy-J._ designs.
Sister to the Russian _Lebed_.
KOeRTING-WIMPASSING (K-WI). Non-rigid=Military. M III. (1911.)
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~Maximum length~, 213-1/4 feet (65 m.) ~maximum diameter,~ 34-1/2 feet
(10.50 m.) ~volume,~ 127,150 c. feet (3,600 m cubed.)
~Total lift.~-- lbs. ( kgs.) ~Useful lift,~ lbs. ( kgs.)
~Gas bags.~--2 ballonets of 15,900 c. feet (450 m cubed.)
~Motors.~--2 Koerting, of 75 h.p. each (= 150 h.p.)
~Speed.~--30-1/2 m.p.h. (49 km.) Made on trials March, 1911.
~Propellers.~--Two 4-bladed. Diameter, 9-3/4 feet (3 m.)
~Steering.~--_Parseval_ style. This ship is generally an adaptation of
the _Parseval_ type. Accommodates 8 people. Completed 1911. Military
airship.
Remarks.--
[Illustration: UDS.]
MANNSBARTH. Non-rigid (1911). _(Alias ~STAGL MANNSBARTH.~)_
[Illustration]
~Maximum length,~ ? feet ( ? m.) ~maximum diameter,~ ? feet ( ? m.)
~volume,~ 289,600 c. feet (8,200 m cubed.)
~Total lift.~-- ? lbs. ( ? kgs.) ~Useful lift,~ ? lbs. ( ? kgs.)
~Gas bags.~--Divided into 4 compartments. Ballonet in each.
~Motors.~--2 of 150 h.p. each (= 300 h.p.)
~Speed.~--40 m.p.h. (65 k.p.h.)
~Propellers.~--3. Diameter, 13 feet (4 m.) Also 1 helice.
~Steering.~--Helice used as elevator. Rudder aft. Forward and after
ballonets also used as elevators, _Parseval_ style. Completed 1911.
Remarks.--Built for Government, but not taken over.
PARSEVAL P.L. 4. Non-rigid. = MILITARY M I. (1909.)
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~Maximum length,~ 164 feet (50 m.) ~approx. diameter,~ 28-1/4 feet (8.60
m.) ~volume,~ ? c. feet (2,300 m cubed.)
~Total lift.~--5,730 lbs. (2,600 kgs.)
~Gas bags.~--Rubbered fabric by Austrian American Rubber Co.
~Motor.~--70-100 h.p. Mercedes Daimler. 1,200 r.p.m. at 70 h.p.
~Speed.~--27 m.p.h. (45 km.) made on trials.
~Propellers.~--_Parseval_ type, semi-rigid, chain driven, 3-bladed.
Diameter, 11-1/2 feet (3.50 m.)
~Steering.~--_Parseval_ system.
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