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Lippisch Ente

Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

Lippisch Ente — Fixed Wing
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The Ente was the world's first full-sized rocket-powered aircraft. Its name was derived from the forward canards used to control the aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Engine
2× black powder rockets
Thrust / Power
0.1962 kN each
Length (ft)
14
Wingspan (ft)
39
Range (mi)
1