Wright Model L
Wright · United States · first flew 1916 · light aircraft
The Wright Model L was a small single-seat biplane produced by the Wright Company in 1916, intended for sporting and training use. It represented a late product of the original Wright Company before its merger into Wright-Martin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat Wright biplane of 1916 intended for sport and training
- Tractor engine configuration — departure from earlier Wright pusher layout
- Small two-bay biplane with conventional tail
A conventional-looking small biplane of its period — the tractor engine and traditional tail distinguish it from earlier Wright pushers, though it retains the Wright family's characteristic wire-braced biplane structure.
Specifications
- The Wright Model L has a length of 7.37 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 101 km/h (63 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Appearing in 1916, the Model L adopted a tractor propeller layout, abandoning the pusher configuration characteristic of earlier Wright aircraft. Only a handful were built before the Wright Company merged with Martin in 1916.
Variants
No significant variants; the design was a short-lived end-of-line product from the original Wright Company.
Where you'll see it
Used in very small numbers by private sportsmen and potentially military evaluators; the design saw minimal service.
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