Wright Model E
Wright Company · United States · first flew 1913 · light aircraft
The Wright Model E was a biplane built by the Wright Company, the first in the series of Wright Flyers to use a single propeller.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.46 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher biplane with a single propeller
- First of the Wright Flyers to use one propeller
- Wingspan of about 9.75 metres on a 8.46 metre length
It is a pusher biplane driven by one two-bladed propeller, with a wingspan of 9.75 metres and a length of 8.46 metres.
Specifications
- The Wright Model E has a length of 8.46 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1913 and was designed by the Wright brothers. Only one was built.
Variants
Only one Model E was built, and it served as the test demonstrator for the first automatic pilot control.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was used as a demonstrator for the first automatic pilot control and was photographed in flight over Simms Station near Dayton, Ohio, in 1913.
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