A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɛpəliːn] ⓘ) who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th …

Nov 12, 2025 · The first Zeppelin airship was designed by Ferdinand, Graf von Zeppelin, a retired German army officer, and made its initial flight from a floating hangar on Lake Constance, near …

Jul 15, 2025 · Zeppelin airships were used by Germany to attack its enemies on all fronts during the First World War (1914 to 18). Bombing raids, usually conducted at night, targeted key infrastructure …

6 days ago · The Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei GmbH (DZR) was finally founded in March 1935. Through its involvement, the Nazi regime wanted to exert influence and use the airships for its …

Apr 30, 2025 · In 1936, the Zeppelin Company, with the financial aid of Nazi Germany, built the Hindenburg (the LZ 129), the largest airship ever made. Named after the late German president, …

This is a complete list of Zeppelins constructed by the German Zeppelin companies from 1900 until 1938. Other rigid airships that are also sometimes referred to as zeppelins but not built by Zeppelin …

During World War I the Germans achieved moderate success in long-range bombing operations with the zeppelin-type rigid airship, which could attain higher altitudes than the airplanes then available. On …

Sep 6, 2024 · The German military purchased several Zeppelins before the outbreak of World War I. Their ability to stay aloft for long periods and travel long distances made them ideal for early …

Apr 11, 2024 · In the late 19th century, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin revolutionized air travel by developing the first successful rigid airship. While there were earlier concepts and designs for …

The Graf Zeppelin, completed in 1928, and the Hindenburg of 1936 were the two most famous Zeppelins. Used in transatlantic flight service, the Graf Zeppelin made 590 flights before being …