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  1. Zeppelin - Wikipedia

    A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɛpəliːn] ⓘ) who pioneered rigid airship development at the …

  2. Zeppelin | Definition, History, Hindenburg, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 12, 2025 · Zeppelin, rigid airship of a type originally manufactured by Luftschiffsbau-Zeppelin, consisting of a covered frame supported by internal gas cells.

  3. Zeppelin History - The World's Greatest Airships

    A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship designed in the late 19th and in the early 20th century by the Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin. They were made from rigid light …

  4. The Transatlantic Zeppelins: A Golden Age of Air Travel

    Jul 17, 2025 · Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838 to 1917) had pioneered rigid airships capable of carrying passengers between various German cities in the first decade of the 20th century. …

  5. What is a Zeppelin? (with pictures) - Historical Index

    May 23, 2024 · A zeppelin is a gas-filled, buoyant airship named after pioneer Ferdinand von Zeppelin (8 July 1838 – 8 March 1917). He founded the first airship company, Luftschiffbau …

  6. Zeppelins – The Rise and Fall - History Chronicles

    Apr 11, 2024 · In the late 19th century, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin revolutionized air travel by developing the first successful rigid airship. While there were earlier concepts and designs for …

  7. History of the Zeppelin | World of History

    Sep 6, 2024 · The Zeppelin airship is one of the most iconic forms of air travel from the early 20th century, known for its massive size, innovative design, and use in both civilian transportation …

  8. How the use of Zeppelins in WWI changed warfare forever

    Although their use declined after the war, the Zeppelin remains an important part of aviation history and a symbol of the early days of air travel. What were Zeppelins? Zeppelins were …

  9. ZEPPELIN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ZEPPELIN is a rigid airship consisting of a cylindrical trussed and covered frame supported by internal gas cells; broadly : airship.

  10. Led Zeppelin - Wikipedia

    Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John …