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AeroVironment Gossamer Condor
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AeroVironment Gossamer Condor

First human-powered aircraft

1Units built

Overview

The MacCready Gossamer Condor was the first human-powered aircraft capable of controlled and sustained flight; as such, it won the Kremer prize in 1977. Its design was led by Paul MacCready of AeroVironment, Inc.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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