Derwitzer Glider
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The Derwitzer Glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz [de; it] (nowadays part of Werder (Havel)) in Brandenburg. When flown in 1891, it became a very early successful design able to carry a person and one of the first successful manned aircraft in the world. He made flights of up to 25 metres (80 feet) in it.
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Derwitzer Glider in flight with Lilienthal as pilot, 1891 | |
Role | Experimental glider |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Otto Lilienthal |
Designer | Otto Lilienthal |
First flight | 1891 |
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