Derwitzer Glider

Derwitzer Glider

Derwitzer Glider in flight with Lilienthal as pilot, 1891
Role	Experimental glider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Otto Lilienthal
Designer	Otto Lilienthal
First flight	1891

The Derwitzer Glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz in Brandenburg. When flown in 1891, it became his a very early successful design able to carry a person and the one of the first successful manned aircraft in the world. He made flights of up to 25 metres (80 feet) in it.

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: One (pilot)
Length: 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in)
Wingspan: 7.62 m (25 ft later 18 ft ft 0 in)
Wing area: 10.0 m² (108 ft²)
Empty weight: 18 kg (40 lb)

References

Otto Lilienthal

Gustav Lilienthal (brother) Otto Lilienthal Museum Lilienthal Gliding Medal

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