23 Class Airship - 24r
- Manufacturer:
- Beardmore
- Type / Model:
- 24r
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- ATI Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/01/1917
- Image ID:
- #164878
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3500 x 2334
- Image Description:
- 23 Class Airship 24r was built by William Beardmore and Company at Inchinnan, in Renfrewshire, Scotland. When the decision was taken to lighten the overweight 23r and 25r in October 1917, 24r was tested as well. The problem was found to be even worse, with 24r weighing around 1,500 lb (680 kg) more than her sisters – a difference that was eventually traced to the use of slightly larger and heavier fasteners throughout her structure. A solution was required with some urgency, since Beardmore's construction shed needed to be cleared so that work could begin on R34, but the problem was exacerbated by 24r needing all the lift possible in order to safely navigate the hilly Scottish countryside. Eventually, the decision was taken to completely strip her aft power car – removing the engine and all associated machinery. While this gave 24r more than enough lift, it limited her top speed to only 35 mph. It was intended that the rear power car would be eventually replaced with one of lighter design, but this was never carried out, and 24r operated throughout the war with only three engines.
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