The LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin II was a German airship, launched in 1938, and was the last of the great rigid airships. It was designed for passenger travel and propaganda missions, featuring a length of 803 feet and a capacity of 100,000 cubic meters of helium. The airship was named after the famous German aviation pioneer Ferdinand von Zeppelin. The Graf Zeppelin II made its maiden flight in 1938 and completed a total of 590 flights before being retired in 1939. It was notable for its luxurious accommodations and advanced technology, including a streamlined design that improved aerodynamics. The airship was ultimately dismantled in 1940.