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Scale 1/600
Detailed Technical Drawingsof the
hindenburgD-LZ129
A set of Technical Drawings of the Passenger Airship Hindenburg
Scale is 1/200 except as otherwise noted
Drawings by David Fowler©2009 by David Fowler
Unauthorized reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.
20161101
I II III IV V
0 2 3.5 20 33.5 47 62 77
VI
Original Lower Fin Outline
Modified Lower Fin Outline(after damage 26 March 1936)
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
VI VII VIII IX X XI
92 107 123.5 140 156.5
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50 The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
XII XIII XIV XV XVI
173 188 203 218 233 244.5 247
XI Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50 The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Front Elevation
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Rear Elevation
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Passenger Area
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
“A” Deck
Reading Room
Passenger Lounge
Passenger CabinsDining Area
Stairways to “B” Deck
PromenadePromenade
Ring 173
Ring 188
Serving Pantry
“B” Deck
Smoking Room
Bar
Airlock
Passengers’ LavatoriesShower
Kitchen
Crew’s Mess
Officers’ Mess
Purser’s Cabin
Lavatory
Embarking/Disembarking Gangway
Stairway to “A” Deck
Keel Corridor
Dumbwaiter toServing Pantry
Observation Windows
Observation Windows
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
XI XII
156.5 173 188
f1 a1
l
f1 a2 a1
d
“B” Deck Passenger Cabins (added 1937)
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Frame No.
Gas Cell No.
Crew’s QuartersCrew’s Quarters
Hull Fabric Covering
156.5
Keel Corridor
New “B” DeckCabin Windows
New “B” Deck Cabins
173
“A” DeckPassenger Area
Extension forPassenger Area Promenade
“A” DeckObservation Windows
“B” Deck Windows
New “B” DeckCabin Windows
New “B” Deck Cabins
“A” DeckObservation Windows
“B” DeckNew “B” Deck Cabins
Keel Corridor
Steward‘s Cabin
(looking aft)
(looking aft)
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Control Gondola Engine Car (forward)
4 Engine CarsForward Engine Cars mounted 4° outward from ship’s axisAft Engine Cars mounted at 3° outward from ship’s axis
Engine specifications:Daimler Benz LOF 6 diesel
V16, 4 valve per cylinder770 kW (1050 hp) maximum at 1500 rpm690 kW (940 hp) cruising at 1350 rpm225 g/kWh (0.37 lbs./hp/h) fuel consumption (cruising)
Propeller diameter: 6.0 meters (19.7 feet)Propeller rpm (cruising): 625 rpmMaximum air speed: 137 kph (85 mph)Cruising air speed: 120 kph (75 mph)
Ladder to Hull
Navigator’s Station
Elevator Wheel
Rudder Wheel
Gas Cell Board
Ballast Board
Landing Rail
Pneumatic Landing Wheel
Ring 203
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Engine Telegraph
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Control Gondola(detail)
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
A’
A
B’
B A-A’
B-B’
Pneumatic Landing Wheel
Gyroscopic Compass
Airship Hull
Magnetic Compass
Radio DirectionFinders
MagneticCompass
Inclinometer
Barometric Altimeter
Rudder Wheel
Observation Room
Navigation Room
Control Room
Ballast Control Board
Engine Telegraph
Elevator Wheel
Gas Valve Control Board
Pneumatic Landing Wheel
BallastControlBoard
Engine Telegraph
GasValve
ControlBoard
BallastControl Board
Rudder Wheel
Elevator Wheel
Gyroscopic Compass
Ground Handling Rail
Ground Handling Rail
Telephone Switchboard
Drift MeasurementDevice
Scale 1/50
Meters
Feet
0 1 2 3
0 5 10 15
4 5
Engine Car(detail)
4 Engine CarsForward Engine Cars mounted 4° outward from ship’s axisAft Engine Cars mounted at 3° outward from ship’s axis
Engine specifications:Daimler Benz LOF 6 diesel
V16, 4 valve per cylinder770 kW (1050 hp) maximum at 1500 rpm690 kW (940 hp) cruising at 1350 rpm225 g/kWh (0.37 lbs./hp/h) fuel consumption (cruising)
Two 2-blade propellers fixed together to create one 4-blade propellerPropeller diameter: 6.0 meters (19.7 feet)Propeller maximum tip velocity 848 kph (527 mph)Propeller rpm (cruising): 675 rpmMaximum air speed: 137 kph (85 mph)Cruising air speed: 120 kph (75 mph)
A
A’
B
B’
A–A’ B–B’
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Telegraph from theControl Gondola
Water Radiators
Oil RadiatorsEngine
Exhaust
Engine CarSupports
RadiatorAir-Flow Control
“Clam-Shell” Doors(shown open)
Telegraph from theControl Gondola
Engine
Engine CarSupports
EngineExhaust
Engine CarSupports
Propeller
HullAccessDoor
Hull Access Door
Scale 1/50
Meters
Feet
0 1 2 3
0 5 10 15
4 5
203.5
Main Rings
Bracing Cable (40,000 pound)
Tail Fin Cruciform Structure
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
47
33.5
Main Rings
Gas Vent
Pressure Relief Valve (Cell 3)
Pressure Relief Valve (Cell 2)
Maneuvering Valve (Cell 3)
Maneuvering Valve (Cell 2)
AxialCorridor
Tail Fin Cruciform Structure
Bulkhead Bracing Wires Axial Corridor
Keel Corridor
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
7762
Main Rings
Gas Vent
Keel Corridor
Ladder Shaftto Axial Corridor
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
Pressure Relief Valve
Maneuvering Valve
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
107
Main Rings
92
Gas Vent
Keel Corridor
Ventilation Shaft
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
Pressure Relief Valve
Maneuvering Valve
“Stub” Keel forEngine Car Access
Access Waysto Engine Cars
Engine Car 1
Engine Car 2
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
123.5
Main Rings Gas Vent
Pressure Relief Valve
Maneuvering Valve
Keel Corridor
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
Ladder Shaftto Axial Corridor
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
140
Main Rings
“Stub” Keel forEngine Car Access
Engine Car 3 Engine Car 4
Access Waysto Engine Cars
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
Keel Corridor
Bridge
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Hull Fabric Covering
Main Rings
156.5
Gas Vent
Ventilation Shaft
Pressure Relief Valve
Maneuvering Valve
Keel Corridor
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
“Stub” Keel forEngine Car Access
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Main Rings
188173
Passenger Area
Extension for Passenger Area Promenade
“A” Deck Observation Windows
“B” Deck Windows
Gas Vent
Pressure Relief Valve
Maneuvering Valve
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
Ladder Shaftto Axial Corridor
Keel Corridor
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Embarking/DisembarkingGangway
Hull Fabric Covering
Passenger AreaDrinking Water
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Main Rings
203 218
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Ventilation Shaft
Pressure Relief Valve
Maneuvering Valve
Keel Corridor
Bulkhead Bracing Wires Gas Vent
Axial Corridor
Control Gondola
Pneumatic Landing Wheel
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
233 244.5
Main Rings
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Keel Corridor
Bulkhead Bracing Wires
Axial Corridor
Hull Fabric Covering Mooring Platform
ObservationPlatform
Ladder
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Intermediate Rings178
198
237
Gas Cell (made from “Goldbeater’s Skin”)
Axial Corridor
Tube through Gas Cell for Axial Corridor
Keel Corridor
Passenger “A” Deck
Passenger “B” Deck
Axial Corridor
Keel Corridor
Keel Corridor
Intermediate Rings237 and 241 are18 sided. Longitudinalgirders create 36apices.
Ring 198 is a typicalIntermediate Ring
Fabric Hull Cover
Hull Fabric Covering
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
Bow Mooring Area(detail)
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
241
244.5
241 244.5 241 244.5
AnchorCone
AnchorCone
ObservationPlatform
ObservationPlatform
Guy RopePlatform
Axial Corridor
MooringPlatform
MooringPlatform
Hull Fabric Covering
Guy Rope PlatformGuy Rope Platform
Keel Corridor
Axial Corridor
ObservationPlatform
ObservationHatch
Guy RopesGuy Ropes
LadderLadder
LadderLadder
Ladder
Ladder
MooringPlatform Guy Ropes
Guy RopeHatches
Observation Bench Observation Bench
AxialCorridor
Observation Bench
scale 1/100
0 5 10Meters
Feet 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Tail Structure
Ring 20 Ring 33.5 Ring 47
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Main Ribs
Ring 20 Ring 33.5 Ring 47
0
1
2
0a
3
0b
1b
1a
2a
2b
0
1
2
0a
3
0b
1b
1a
2a
2b
Rudder/Elevator Hinge
Main Ring construction of the Tail Fins is braced through thehull to the opposing Fin by the Tail Fin Cruciform Structure
Main Ribs constructed using triangular girders;Intermediate ribs constructed using flat girders
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50
I II III IV V
0 2 3.5 20 33.5 47 62 77
VI
x
v
Cell I-IIConnector Valve
u
t
u
t
t
u
Diagonal Shear Wire
PneumaticLanding Wheel
v
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
AuxiliaryControl Station
Axial Corridor
"Riding Out Car"Anchor Cone(retractable)
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
VI VII VIII IX X XI
92 107 123.5 140 156.5
u
t
u
t
u
t
x
v
w
v
w
v
Gas Vent Main RingIntermediate Ring
Axial Corridor
“Stub” Keel for Engine Car Access
“Stub” Keel for Engine Car Access
Gas Cell Wire Netting*
Gas Cell Cord Netting*
Diagonal Shear Wires
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
Longitudinal Wires*
Circumferential Wires*
* wiring and netting extend throughout airship frame, but are omitted in other cells for clarity
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50 The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
XII XIII XIV XV XVI
173 188 203 218 233 244.5 247
XI
Cell XV-XVIConnector Valve
NoseAnchor Cone
u
t
u
t
x
v
w
v
Pneumatic Landing Wheel
Passenger Area
Embarking/DisembarkingGangway
Kitchen
Officer’s MessCrew’s Mess
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
LandingRope
DirectionalAntennae
Commander’s Cabin
Axial Corridor
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50 The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
I II III IV V
0 2 3.5 20 33.5 47 62 77
VI
a4
a4
a1
f2
a2
a1
a1
e
f1
f1
a1
a1x
g
g
s
s
Crew’s Quarters
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
Axial Corridor*
* the axial corridor extends the length of the airship, but isomitted for clarity where it would obscure other details
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
VI VII VIII IX X XI
92 107 123.5 140 156.5
a5
a5
b1
b1a3 b2
h
b1a3 b2
h
a1
a1
d
a1
a2
f1
a1
a1
a1
a1
a1
f2
f1
a1
a1
a1
a1
f1
b1
b1 a3 b2h
b1 a3 b2h
a2 c
a1
f1
f1
a1
a2
o
n
nk k
x
q
Forward Engine Car(angled 4° outward)
Rear Engine Car(angled 3° outward)
500 kg Cargo Space
500 kg Cargo Space
500 kg Cargo Spaces
500 kg Cargo Spaces
600 kgCargo Spaces
Large CargoSpace 2,500 kg
Electrical Room(Two 50hp Diesel Generators)
r
r
r
r
“Stub” Keel for Engine Car Access
“Stub” Keel for Engine Car Access
Crew’s Quarters
Crew’s Quarters
“Stub” Keel for Engine Car Access
“Stub” Keel for Engine Car Access
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
Search Light
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50 The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
XII XIII XIV XV XVI
173 188 203 218 233 244.5 247
XI
Air Vents
d
a1
m
x
a1
a1
a2
e
f1 a1
f1
a1
a1
a4
a4
a1
g
g
l
la1
l
c1
Passenger Area
Control Gondola
Radio Room
Post Office500 kgCargo
500 kgCargo
Officer’s Quarters
Commander’s Cabin
s
s
Crew’s Quarters
Access Door toControl Gondola
NoseAnchor Cone
Crew’s Quarters
Gas Cell No.
Frame No.
Landing Ropes
Landing Rope Hatches
ForwardObservation Windows
(mid-1936 configuration)
Mooring Platform
Axial Corridor
Rope Platform
0 5 10 15Meters
Feet 0 10 20 30 40 50 The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler
Ring No. Diameter Diameter(meters) (meters) (feet)
2 0 02.5 2.2 7.063.5 3.8 12.389 9.1 29.75
14.5 12.7 41.7820 15.9 52.1724.5 18.3 59.9229 20.5 67.3133.5 22.6 74.2438 24.6 80.6142.5 26.3 86.4347 28.0 91.7852 29.6 97.2557 31.2 102.2562 32.6 106.9667 33.8 110.7672 34.8 114.1277 35.8 117.4582 36.6 120.0887 37.3 122.3892 38.0 124.6097 38.6 126.64
102 39.2 128.53107 39.7 130.25112.5 40.1 131.56118 40.4 132.55123.5 40.7 133.53129 41.0 134.51134.5 41.2 135.17140 41.2 135.17145.5 41.2 135.17151 41.2 135.17156.5 41.2 135.17162 41.1 134.84167.5 40.8 133.91173 40.4 132.55178 39.9 131.02183 39.4 129.40188 38.9 127.78193 38.3 125.69198 37.5 122.99203 36.4 119.56208 35.1 115.28213 33.5 110.07218 31.6 103.67223 29.3 96.13228 26.4 86.61233 22.4 73.49237 18.5 60.70241 13.0 42.65244.5 5.9 19.63246.5 0.8 2.60247 0 0
Explanation of Letters on LongitudinalCross Section and Plan Views
a1 Fuel Oil Barrels [2,500 liters] (28)a2 Fuel Oil Valve Barrels [2,500 Liters] (4)a3 Fuel Oil Operation Barrels [800 liters] (4)a4 Fuel Oil Barrels [1,250 liters] (4)a5 Fuel Oil Barrels [850 liters] (2)b1 Lubrication Oil Barrels [500 liters] (6)b2 Lubrication Oil Barrels [380 liters] (4)c Drinking Water Barrel [2,500 liters]c1 Passenger Drinking Water Barrels (200 Liters) (2)
(elevated to maintain faucet pressure)d Fresh Water Barrels [2,500 liters] (2)e Waste Water Barrels [2,500 liters] (2)f1 Barrels for Recovered Ballast Water [2,500 liters] (9)f2 Barrels for Recovered Ballast Water [2,000 liters] (2)g Double Ballast Bags [500 liters] (4)h Cooling Water Barrels [400 liters] (4)i Baggage Room [500 kg] (2)k Spare Parts Storage Room [500 kg] (2)l Food/Storage Room [500 kg]m Food/Storage Room [250 kg]n Engineer’s Roomo Exhaustp Washroom and Toiletq Workshopr Access Way to Engine Cars (4)s Access Ways to Ballast Bags (4)t Maneuvering Valve (14)u Pressure Relief Valve (14)v Gas Shaft (7)w Ventilation Shaft (3)x Ladder Shafts (3)y Anchor Cones (2)
The hindenburg© 2009 by David Fowler