• Langley Aerodrome A
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    Piloted tandem-wing experimental aircraft built and unsuccessfully tested by Samuel P. Langley in 1903. Fifty-two-horsepower, five-cylinder radial gasoline engine turning two pusher propellers via geared transmission system. Percaline covering. Natural fabric finish; no sealant or paint of any kind.

Created by

Eric Long

Date Created

09/27/2022

Source

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Keywords

Aircraft; Aviation; People; Pre-WWI; Private; Research

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