Howard Wright 1910 Biplane
Howard T. Wright · United Kingdom · first flew 1910 · light aircraft
The Howard Wright 1910 Biplane was an early British aircraft built by Howard T. Wright to a design by W.O. Manning.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early pusher biplane
- Single water-cooled V-8 engine behind the pilot
- Wingspan of about 11 m
An early pusher biplane about 11 m long and 11 m in span with a top speed of about 45 mph (72 km/h).
Specifications
- The Howard Wright 1910 Biplane has a length of 11.12 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.96 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 72 km/h (45 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1910 and seven were built. It was powered by a 60 hp E.N.V. V-8 water-cooled engine.
Variants
A total of seven were built.
Where you'll see it
One was used by Thomas Sopwith for his early record-breaking flights. Another made the first powered flight in New Zealand.
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