Dirigible construction in 1932, and the USS Akron flies over New York City in the early 1930s

In 1928, the Goodyear Zeppelin company began constructing massive airships, costing over $7 million. These airships, including the Akron, were designed to be 785 feet long and powered by eight 560 horsepower engines. The Akron was christened by President Hoover's wife in 1931 and was noted for its size, being almost twice as large as Germany's Graf Zeppelin.

In what year did the Goodyear Zeppelin company start working on their airships?

• 1930

• 1935

• 1928

• 1925

What was the estimated total cost of the airship project?

• $6 million

• $8 million

• $7 million

• $5 million

How many horsepower engines did each airship have?

• Ten 560 horsepower engines

• Eight 560 horsepower engines

• Six 560 horsepower engines

• Four 560 horsepower engines

What was the name of the first completed airship?

• Los Angeles

• Akron

• Hindenburg

• Graf Zeppelin

Who christened the Akron in 1931?

• The Mayor of Akron

• The CEO of Goodyear Zeppelin

• President Herbert Hoover's wife

• President Herbert Hoover