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How were zeppelins inferior to today's aircraft?

How were zeppelins inferior to today's aircraft?

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G. Deacon

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G. Deacon, Civil Engineer, B.E(Bachelor of Engineering), Trenton, New Jersey

Answered Dec 11, 2019

Zeppelins are inferior to aircraft because today's airplanes have so many advantages over them. Zeppelins are airships with a long tube look. They were used by the military during World War II. They were used to carry bombs and other explosive devices during World War II. Zeppelins were very good as military aircraft because they were unpredictable. They could come out of the dark unnoticed and inflicted terror on the opponents.

Zeppelins can't compete with airplanes because they are not as efficient as airplanes. Airplanes are better than Zeppelins in terms of cost, speed, etc. Zeppelins can't move at the same rate as airplanes. Another advantage that airplanes have over Zeppelins is that it can be used at any time regardless of whether the weather is good or not. Zeppelins, on the other hand, can not be used if the sun is not shinning. You can't use Zeppelins if there's heavy rain or there's a thunderstorm or strong wind.

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E. James

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Answered Dec 04, 2019

Zeppelin is a type of airship that was created in Germany around the 19th century. This type of airship was named after a German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. Zeppelins were part of the military airships used during the First World War and many wars after that.

Zeppelins are inferior to the airplanes of today because they were extremely slow, and this made them an easy target for enemies.

The airship is also rigid; it cannot stay on track when the wind is pushing it sideways. The weather condition also affects the use of zeppelins. Zeppelins cannot be used during heavy rain, thunderstorms, or strong wind. However, the airplane can take off and fly in these conditions.

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Answered Jan 22, 2019

Zeppelin’s were first created in Germany in the 1800s. During the first World War, and the subsequent war, they were used for surveillance, and to some degree for bombing raids.

Zeppelin’s were first created in Germany in the 1800s. During the first World War, and the

However, they were extremely slow and due to the risk of being shot down by enemy planes, they had to remain at higher altitudes. Since they had to fly so high up, the bombing raids that they took part in were not always successful. It is hard to be accurate when you are guessing about where your target below is.

Zeppelin’s were first created in Germany in the 1800s. During the first World War, and the

The Zeppelin was also extremely rigid, and could easily get away from the person who was flying the craft. At the time, they were popular for moving munitions and men across vast spaces. After the crash of the Hindenburg, the popularity of the Zeppelin was over as well. The hydrogen filled machines were better suited to observation, which is why you still see them used at some events today.

Zeppelin’s were first created in Germany in the 1800s. During the first World War, and the

The aircraft of today can fly at much faster speeds, and also allows for easier adjustments to movement, and handling. The modern aircraft has a just a drop in the bucket of the changes to the modern crafts.

Zeppelin’s were first created in Germany in the 1800s. During the first World War, and the

Technology has advanced leaps and bounds since the 1800s, and is still advancing even now. While the aircraft of today certainly benefit from technological advances, they have also gained from better maps, information, and exact speeds for winds and incoming storms.

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