Derwitzer Glider
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| Derwitzer Glider in flight with Lilienthal as pilot, 1891 | |
| Role | Experimental glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Otto Lilienthal |
| Designer | Otto Lilienthal |
| First flight | 1891 |
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 his first design able to carry a person and the first successful manned aircraft in the world. He made flights of up to 25 metres (80 feet) in it.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: One (pilot)
- Length: 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 7.62 m (25 ft later 18 ft ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 10.0 m2 (108 ft2)
- Empty weight: 18 kg (40 lb)
