Derwitzer Glider
| Derwitzer Glider | |
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| Derwitzer Glider in flight with Lilienthal as pilot, 1891 | |
| Role | Experimental glider Type of aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Otto Lilienthal |
| Designer | Otto Lilienthal |
| First flight | 1891 |
The Derwitzer Glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz [de; it] (nowadays part of Werder (Havel)) in Brandenburg. It first flew in 1891 and became one of the first successful manned aircraft in the world. Lilienthal used it to make flights of up to 25 metres (80 feet).
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: One (pilot)
- Length: 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in) originally; 5.5 m (18 ft) later
- Wing area: 10.0 m2 (108 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 18 kg (40 lb)
References
- Otto Lilienthal Museum website
- Centennial of Flight website
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