Derwitzer Glider

The Derwitzer Glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz in Brandenburg. When flown in 1891, it became a very early successful design able to carry a person and the one of the first successful manned aircraft in the world. He made flights of up to 25 metres (80 feet) in it.

Derwitzer Glider
Derwitzer Glider in flight with Lilienthal as pilot, 1891
Role Experimental glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Otto Lilienthal
Designer Otto Lilienthal
First flight 1891

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

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