LZ 61 (L 21)

Silhouette of LZ 61
History
German Empire
NameLZ 61
OperatorImperial German Navy
BuilderLuftschiffbau Zeppelin
Maiden voyage10 January 1916
IdentificationL 21
FateShot down, 28 November 1916
General characteristics
TypeAirship
Length163.5 m
Beam18.7 m ø
Installed powerFour 240 hp Maybach HSLu engines
Speed97 km/h
Capacity31,900 m³ Gas Volume

The LZ 61 was a World War I German Navy airship, allocated the tactical numbering 'L 21'. It carried out a total of ten raids on England, and 17 reconnaissance missions.

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