L-class Blimp
Technical Information

Background
The L-class blimps were training airships operated by the U.S. Navy (USN) during World War II. The fisrt three L-1, L-2 and L-3 operated from NAS Lakehurst. When the United States entered World War II, the Navy took over the operation Goodyear Aircraft Company's five commercial blimps: Resolute, Enterprise, Reliance, Rainbow, and Ranger designed L-4 to L-8. The next four L-9 to L-12 were built at NAS Moffett Field.

Technical Details (L-4)
Crew  Two (pilot, co-pilot)
Engines   2 × Warner R-500-2 radial engines 145 hp each.
Length  147' 6" / 44.97m
Height  34' / 16.46m
Diameter  39' 10" / 12.14m
Maximum Speed  61 mph / 96 kmh
Range  2,205 miles / 3,537 km
Endurance  12 hours