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Derwitzer glider

Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Derwitzer glider — Fixed Wing
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The Derwitzer glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz 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.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Length (ft)
12
Wingspan (ft)
25
Empty Weight (lb)
40