Wright Wright Flyer

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13 May 2026 · © Unknown

Model of the historic Wright Flyer, the very first powered airplane, on display.

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Aviation History

The Wright Flyer was the first successful powered aircraft, achieving the first controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard in 1903.

Fleet Rarity

Only one original Wright Flyer exists, displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Many replicas built.

Record Flights

First powered flight on December 17, 1903; four flights that day, longest 59 seconds.

Safety & Events

Hugely significant as the world\'s first powered airplane; crashed after four flights.

Future Outlook

Original preserved, many replicas around the world.

Wright four-cylinder engine

Engine

12.3 m

Wingspan

6.4 m

Length

Very limited (historic, first powered flights lasted less than a minute)

Range

48 km/h

Speed

1 person

Capacity

340 kg

MTOW

2.7 m

Height

12 hp (8.9 kW)

Thrust

Not applicable (pre-ICAO standards)

Noise