SSZ class airship

SSZ class
General information
TypePatrol airship
National originUnited Kingdom
Primary userRoyal Navy
Number built77
History
First flight1916

The SSZ (Sea Scout Zero) non-rigid airships or "blimps" were developed in United Kingdom during World War I from the earlier SS ("Sea Scout") class. The main role of these craft was to escort convoys and scout or search for German U-boats. A secondary purpose was to detect and destroy mines.

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