The Wright Flyer 1
Type: | Canard biplane |
Role: | Experimental |
Top speed: | 30 mph / 48 kph |
Range: | 162 mi / 260 km |
Weight: | 604.1 lbs / 273 kg |
Wingspan: | 40′ 4″ / 12.29 m |
Length: | 21′ 1″ / 6.42 m |
Height: | 9′ 0″ / 2.74 m |
Power: | 12 hp Water-cooled Piston Engine |
Crew: | 1 |
Designer(s): | Wilbur and Orville Wright |
Manufacturer: | Wright Company |
Number Manufactured: | 1 |
Country of Origin: | United States |
First Flight: | December 17, 1903 |