WRIGHT FLYER

1903

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Omar Filipović

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first successful powered aircraft flight with the Wright Flyer in December 1903.
  • The historic event took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
  • The Wright Flyer had basic performance specifications, including a 12-hp engine, a top speed of 26 mph, and a range of 120 feet.
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STANDARD DATA: Wright Flyer Seats 1. Gross wt. 750. Empty wt. 605. Fuel capacity 24. Engine wt. 180 lbs & 12-hp.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 26. Range 120′. Ceiling 10′. Takeoff distance 60′.

December, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully flew the first powered aircraft.

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