Goodyear-built ZPN lighter-than-air craft specifically designed for antisubmarine warfare is undergoing flight testing by Navy test crew and Goodyear technicians; top speed 86 mph; it is also capable of hovering practically motionless; two 800-hp Wright engines mounted in engine room within cab permit maintenance and repair while in flight; envelope is made of 3-ply cotton Neoprene fabrics; length 324 ft; height 94 1/2 ft.


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    Title :

    America's anti-submarine airship


    Additional title:

    Aeroplane


    Published in:

    Aeroplane ; 83 , n 2153


    Publication date :

    1952


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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