Wright Flyer, Replica © Karsten Palt
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Flyer

Experimental Biplane

The Wright Flyer is an experimental biplane aircraft built by the Wright Brothers, USA.

Crew1
 
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelWright four-cylinder
Engine Power9 kW12 hp
 
Speed48 km/h26 kts
  30 mph
Service Ceiling9 m30 ft
 
Empty Weight274 kg605 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight338 kg745 lbs
 
Wing Span12,29 m40,3 ft
Wing Area47,0 m²506 ft²
Length6,43 m21,1 ft
Height2,74 m9,0 ft
 
First Flight17.12.1903
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1903
Developed fromWright Glider
 
Data for (Version)Wright Flyer I
VariantsWright Flyer II, Flyer III

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