Specifications of the 1905 Wright Flyer
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Wright flyer of 1905 — ▪ airplane third powered airplane designed, built, and flown by Wilbur and Orville Wright. It represented the final step in their quest for a practical airplane capable of staying aloft for extended periods of time under the complete… … Universalium
Wright Flyer III — Infobox nrhp | name =Wright Flyer III nrhp type = nhl caption = The Wright Flyer III in flight over Huffman Prairie, 4 October, 1905. Note the pilot is still in a prone position which would not be changed by the brothers until 1908. location=… … Wikipedia
Wright Flyer — Infobox Aircraft name = Wright Flyer caption = Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; December 17, 1903 type = Experimental airplane manufacturer = designer = Orville and Wilbur Wright first flight = December 17, 1903 introduced = retired = status = on… … Wikipedia
Wright Flyer II — [ anemometer on strut behind Wilbur.] The Flyer II was the second powered aircraft built by Wilbur and Orville Wright, in 1904. The design of the Flyer II was very similar to the original 1903 Flyer, but with a slightly more powerful engine and… … Wikipedia
Wright Model A — NOTOC Infobox Aircraft name = Wright Model A type = Demonstrator manufacturer = Wright Company caption = A replica Wright Military Flyer at the National Museum of the United States Air Force designer = first flight = 1908 introduced = retired =… … Wikipedia
Santos-Dumont 14-bis — For the Brazilian band, see 14 Bis (band). 14 bis Role Experimental aircraft Manufacturer Alberto Santos Dumo … Wikipedia
flight, history of — ▪ aviation Introduction development of heavier than air flying machines. Important landmarks and events along the way to the invention of the airplane include an understanding of the dynamic reaction of lifting surfaces (or wings), building… … Universalium
Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps — Infobox Military Unit unit name=Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps caption=A Signal Corps bi plane prepares to land dates=1 August 1907–18 July 1914 country=United States allegiance= branch=United States Army type= role=Flying instruction… … Wikipedia
airplane — /air playn /, n. 1. a heavier than air aircraft kept aloft by the upward thrust exerted by the passing air on its fixed wings and driven by propellers, jet propulsion, etc. 2. any similar heavier than air aircraft, as a glider or helicopter. Also … Universalium
Imperial Japanese Navy — (IJN) 大日本帝國海軍 (Dai Nippon Teikoku Kaigun) … Wikipedia
