Airship Ventures

Facts & Figures

The following information is provided for those who want to know more about the Zeppelin NT.

Dimensions       
Length 75.0 m 246 ft
Width 19.5 m 64 ft
Height 17.4 m 57 ft
Envelope volume 8,400 m³ 296,643 ft³
Ballonet volume 2,200 m³ 77,692 ft³
Envelope surface area 2,630 m² 28,309 ft²
Mass       
Maximum take-off weight 8,040 kg 17,725 lb
Useful load 1,950 kg 4,299 lb
Performance       
3 x Lycoming IO-360 150 kw 200 hp
Maximum level flight speed 125 kph 78 mph
Range 900 km 560 mi
Ceiling 2,850 m 9,350 ft
Maximum endurance approximately 24 hr
Cabin       
Number of seats 2 crew + up to 12 passengers in typical configuration
Restroom Yes, with window
Volume 26 m³ 918 ft³
Length 10.7 m 35 ft
Parameter  Small Airplane  Zeppelin NT 07   
Mission Duration/Endurance Low (max 2 hr) High (>12 hr)
Crew/passenger comfort Medium High (noise <20dB)
Noise/other emissions Medium Low
Fuel consumption High Low (50 kg/hr)
Minimum speed 250 km/hr Hover capability
VTOL capacity No Yes
Very low altitude mission No Yes
Media impact No High