1. Speed:
- Cruising speed: Zeppelins typically have cruising speeds of around 50-75 miles per hour (mph) or 80-120 kilometers per hour (km/h).
- Maximum speed: Some zeppelins have achieved maximum speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h) or even slightly higher under ideal conditions.
2. Range:
- Distance covered on one fuel load: Zeppelins have a finite range determined by the amount of fuel they can carry. For commercial passenger zeppelins, the range could vary from several hundred miles to over a few thousand miles. For example, the LZ 129 Hindenburg, a famous passenger zeppelin in the 1930s, had a maximum range of around 8,000 miles (13,000 km) with favorable conditions.
- Duration: Zeppelin flights can last for extended periods, even days, as long as there is enough fuel and suitable weather conditions. This endurance is a significant advantage of zeppelins compared to other modes of transportation of that era.
It's important to note that these values are approximate and can vary depending on the specific zeppelin design and operational factors.