The iconic Goodyear Zeppelin NT airship soars through clear blue skies, continuing a legacy of aerial promotion and event coverage.
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Spotter's notes
Zeppelin NTs are semi-rigid airships, unlike purely inflatable blimps, providing better control and stability.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
ZLIM
Model
Zeppelin NT
Manufacturer
ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik
Airline
Goodyear
Livery
Goodyear
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
3 × Textron Lycoming IO-360 piston engines
Thrust
Each engine: 147 kW (197 hp)
Wingspan
None (blimp/airship, not fixed-wing)
Length
75 m
Height
17.4 m
MTOW
8,040 kg
Range
900 km
Capacity
Up to 14 passengers
Cruise Speed
125 km/h
Noise Rating
Typically under 70 dB at takeoff, not classified by ICAO noise chapter