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Zeppelin-Lindau CS.I
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Zeppelin-LindauCS.I

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1918
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Zeppelin-LindauCS.I

Zeppelin-Lindau CS.I
Zeppelin-Lindau CS.I Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
25
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
ManufacturerLuftschiffbau Zeppelin
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1918
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
10/80
World War I
177/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
25
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Zeppelin-Lindau CS.I
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–1918
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base Airframetwin float all-metal seaplane with a monocoque fuselage
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBenz Bz.IIIbo
  • Number of Engines1
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
◆Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Wingspan13.18 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,479 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built2
  • Operators1
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1918
  • Operational Statusprototype, discontinued after WWI armistice
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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