Goodyear/Cobham/Zeppelin Goodyear Blimp (Zeppelin NT LZ N07-101)

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A rare sight: the iconic Goodyear Blimp (Zeppelin NT) prepares for a flight, as seen from the roadside.

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Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH NT (Neue Technologie, Model LZ N07-101)

Goodyear (operated), Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik (manufacturer, for NT variant), Goodyear Aircraft Company (historical, for GZ-20) Goodyear Blimp (Zeppelin NT or GZ-20 class - details not fully visible)

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Aircraft

Goodyear Blimp (Zeppelin NT LZ N07-101) ZEP

Goodyear

Airline

Goodyear

Manufacturer

Goodyear/Cobham/Zeppelin

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend

2 badges earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Goodyear Blimp is one of the world\'s most famous airships, primarily used for advertising and aerial coverage of sports events.

Fleet Rarity

Only a handful of Goodyear Blimps worldwide; Zeppelin NT models are exceptionally rare.

Record Flights

Regularly appears at high-profile sporting events; not used for record flights.

Safety & Events

Generally safe, but historic Goodyear blimps have had minor incidents due to weather.

Future Outlook

Continues to operate for Goodyear; modern NT airships replaced the earlier GZ-20.

Specifications

3 × Textron Lycoming IO-360 piston engines

Engine

Not applicable

Wingspan

75 m

Length

1,000 km

Range

110 km/h

Speed

Up to 14 passengers

Capacity

9,200 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

200 hp per engine (total approx. 600 hp)

Thrust

Very quiet (approx 70–75 dB in cabin)

Noise