Overview
The Derwitzer glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz in Brandenburg. It first flew in 1891 and became one of the first successful manned aircraft in the world. Lilienthal used it to make flights of up to 25 metres.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 3.90 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.62 m |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Carl Kassner / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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