Friedrich Zeppelin

Friedrich Zeppelin was a German engineer and aircraft manufacturer, best known for designing rigid airships, or zeppelins, in the early 20th century. These large, lighter-than-air craft used a metal framework filled with helium or hydrogen to lift enormous passenger and cargo loads, revolutionizing air travel before airplanes became dominant. Zeppelin's innovations improved airship safety, efficiency, and range, making them useful for exploration, military, and commercial purposes. His work laid the foundation for modern aeronautics and showcased the potential of controlled, lighter-than-air flight.