Wright Brothers Wright Flyer

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

The legendary Wright Flyer—cradle of powered flight—on display in a museum exhibit.

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Aviation History

The Wright Flyer made the world\'s first powered, controlled, and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of replicas; the original resides in the Smithsonian.

Record Flights

First flight: 37 m in 12 seconds (by Orville Wright). Longest: 259 m in 59 seconds (by Wilbur Wright) on same day.

Safety & Events

Damaged after several flights and a wind gust on first day of flight. Replica and original are both displayed in museums.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museum (this is likely a replica on display).

Wright 12 horsepower custom engine

Engine

12.3 m

Wingspan

6.4 m

Length

Short endurance (less than 1 km)

Range

48 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only, prone position)

Capacity

340 kg

MTOW

2.8 m

Height

Not formally rated (approx. 90 pounds-force)

Thrust

Not rated (pre-dates ICAO standards)

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