Reproduction of unpiloted, tandem-wing experimental aircraft built and tested by Samuel P. Langley in 1896. One one-horsepower, one-cylinder steam engine turning two pusher propellers via geared transmission system. Silk covering. Natural fabric finish; no sealant or paint of any kind.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
10/21/2021
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aircraft; Aviation; People; Private; Research
Rights and Restrictions
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