Wright Glider

Wright Glider
Wilbur (left) and Orville flying their 1901 glider as a kite
General information
TypeExperimental glider
National originUnited States
Designer
Number built1 kite, 4 gliders
History
Developed intoWright Flyer

The Wright brothers designed, built and flew a series of three manned gliders in 1900–1902 as they worked towards achieving powered flight. They also made preliminary tests with a kite in 1899. In 1911 Orville conducted tests with a much more sophisticated glider. Neither the kite nor any of the gliders were preserved, but replicas of all have been built.

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