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In peaceable and military aviation, the zeppelin was an important step forward. In the early 1900's, airplanes were powered box kites which could carry a pilot and maybe one passenger (or observer for military purposes). Zeppelins could carry more passengers, or bombs. They could also fly higher and for longer distances, and they were less affected by weather. Unfortunately for the zeppelin, technology allowed the airplane to surpass it in the 1930's, and zeppelins have not been seen again.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoHeavier-than-air technology had not yet progressed enough for airplanes to travel long distances by air with heavy weight (cargo, passengers.....and in war, bombs). As the 1920's approached this situation was changing rapidly, with more powerful engines and stronger airframes, but the zeppelin could still stay in the air longer and carry more weight than an airplane into the 1930's.
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Why are zeppelin called zeppelin?
The Zeppelins were named after their creator, Graf Zeppelin
What is the name of an German air ship?
Zeppelin ; the Hindenberg was a zeppelin .
What modern day weapons are similar to the zeppelin?
There are no modern weapons similar to the Zeppelin.
What year was the graf zeppelin built?
The Graf Zeppelin was built between 1926 and 1928.
Graf Zeppelin Airship in Brazil?
Yes, Condor-Graf Zeppelin was in Brasil in 1933
What band did Robert Plant sing for before Led Zeppelin?
Answer The band that Robert Plant sang for was Led Zeppelin
What were Led Zeppelin's first four albums called?
Led Zeppelin I Led Zeppelin II Led Zeppelin III Led Zeppelin IV
Why are zeppelin called zeppelin?
The Zeppelins were named after their creator, Graf Zeppelin
What was Led Zeppelin's first CD?
Led Zeppelin's first CD was Led Zeppelin, sometimes known as Led Zeppelin I. It was released in 1969.
Did Count Zeppelin invent the airship called the Zeppelin?
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, yes he did.
When was zeppelin made?
The first zeppelin was made in 1899. However the first flight of a zeppelin was in 1900.
What zeppelin album is mobydick on?
Led Zeppelin II.
Is Led Zeppelin overrated?
Led Zeppelin is not overrated
What album is friends on by led zeppelin?
Friends - Led Zeppelin song - was created in 1970.
When was Zeppelin University created?
Zeppelin University was created in 2003.
When was Lez Zeppelin created?
Lez Zeppelin was created in 2004.
When was Led Zeppelin created?
Led Zeppelin was created in 1968.
