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One of seven propeller artifacts donated by the U.S. Army that powered airships between 1919 and 1925.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Type PROPULSION-Propellers & Impellers Physical Description Type: Two-Blade, Fixed-Pitch, Wood Diameter: 330.2 cm (130 in.) Chord: 29.2 cm (11.5 in.) Dimensions Rotor/Propeller: 330.2 x 29.2 x 20.3 x 20.3 x 7 cm (130 x 11.5 x 8 x 8 x 2.8 in.)
Materials Laminated wood, Steel, Museum Varnish, Preservative coating
Inventory Number A19330060000 Credit Line Gift of 19th Airship Company, US Army Air Corps, Langley Field, VA. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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