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The C-Star class (sometimes written as C* class) of non-rigid airships or "blimps" were used by Britain's Royal Naval Air Service for convoy escort duties during World War I. Developed from the Coastal class (often referred to as the "C class"), the "*" in their designation indicated a modification of the original class Jane's 1919, 11c. which they slowly replaced in service.The C-Star class were slightly larger than their predecessors. With an endurance of up to 30 hours, and more powerful (and reliable) Renault engines, the C*s had the same basic layout as the Coastal Class, with the same trilobe envelope. However, the envelope tapered towards the rear, as on the SSZ class, which greatly improved stability, as did the larger control surfaces.London, 1999, p. 45.

Operators

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• Royal Naval Air Service

Specifications

{{Aircraft specs|ref=C-Star class airship specifications The Airship Heritage Trust. Retrieved on 15 March 2009.|prime units? = imp|crew=Five|length m=66.46|length ft=218|length in=0|width m=15.01|width ft=49|width in=3|height m=17.53|height ft=57|height in=3|volume m3=6,000|volume ft3=210,000|lift kg=1,830|lift lb=4,030|eng1 number=1|eng1 name=tractor-mounted Berliet engine |eng1 kw=82|eng1 hp=110|eng2 number=1|eng2 name=pusher-mounted Fiat |eng2 kw=193|eng2 hp=260|max speed kmh=93|max speed mph=58|endurance= at half speed 20 hours; at full speed 10 hours|ceiling m=2,900|ceiling ft=9,500}}{{aircontent|see also=|related=|similar aircraft=|lists=}}

Notes

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References

• London, P. (1999) U-Boat Hunters: Cornwall's Air War 1916–19 Dyllansow Truran, Truro. {{ISBN|1-85022-135-9}}
• BOOK, Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1919, Sampson Low Marston, London,

External links

• C-star class on Airship Heritage Trust site

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