This is one of seven propeller artifacts donated by the U.S. Army that powered airships between 1919 and 1925. It was used on Renault V-12 engines for French Zodiac airships during World War I. Zodiacs were purchased from the French Government following the war, and flown at the Langley Air Station in 1920.

 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 Manufacturer Renault
 Physical Description Type: Two-Blade, Fixed-Pitch, Wood Diameter: 341.6 cm (134.5 in.) Chord: 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) Enginer Application: Renault V-12 Dimensions Rotor/Propeller: 341.6 x 24.1 x 24.1 x 17.8 x 1.1 x 3.5 cm (11 ft 2 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in. 9.5 in. x 7 in. 0.4 in x 1.4 in.)
 Materials Wood
Steel
Varnish
 Inventory Number A19330063000 Credit Line Gift of the 19th Airship Co., U.S. Army, Langley Field, Va. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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