Lech (airship)

Lech was the first Polish airship. It was purchased from France's army surplus in 1920. The airship's type was Zodiac VZ-11, Vedette class and the French Navy had used it for patrolling and escorting purposes in the area of the Mediterranean. Like other airships of that age, it was filled with flammable hydrogen. It was propelled by two Renault engines (some sources claim these were Anzani engines), each with 80 horsepower. Altogether, the French built 63 Zodiac VZ-11 airships, they were sold to various countries, such as Argentina, USA, Russia and the Netherlands.

Lech (airship)

Lech was the first Polish airship. It was purchased from France's army surplus in 1920. The airship's type was Zodiac VZ-11, Vedette class and the French Navy had used it for patrolling and escorting purposes in the area of the Mediterranean. Like other airships of that age, it was filled with flammable hydrogen. It was propelled by two Renault engines (some sources claim these were Anzani engines), each with 80 horsepower. Altogether, the French built 63 Zodiac VZ-11 airships, they were sold to various countries, such as Argentina, USA, Russia and the Netherlands.