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E class blimp

The E class of US Navy blimps comprised a single airship, built during World War I by Goodyear as one of a group of three small blimps offered to the US government. Two were purchased for the US Navy and one for the US Army. The Navy blimps were designated E-1, F-1, and the Army airship A-1. These airships had identical cars and envelopes. The E-1 was delivered to Pensacola, Florida in December 1918. It was flown only at Pensacola serving as a trainer at the Airship School and was removed from service in 1924.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: Three
• Length: 162 ft 0 in (49.39 m)
• Diameter: 33 ft 0 in (10.06 m)
• Height: 49 ft 6 in (15.09 m)
• Volume: 95,000 ft³ (2,690 m³)
• Useful lift: 2,050 lb (930 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Thomas-Morse, 145 hp (108 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 56 mph (90 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 35 mph (56 km/h)
• Range: 695 miles (1,115 km)
• Endurance: 19 hours  12 min
• Service ceiling: 8,000 ft (2,440 m)

References

See also

Related lists

• List of airships of the United States Navy