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Wright Flyer II

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Wright Flyer II

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The Wright Flyer II was an experimental airplane from the United States with single engine, 12.3-metre wingspan, and 6.4-metre fuselage. Its 56 km/h speed and 8-kilometre range reflected the earliest days of powered aviation. The Flyer II advanced the Wright brothers' revolutionary aeronautical work.

Specifications

Role
Experimental airplane
Origin
United States
Engines
1
Length
6.4 m
Wingspan
12.3 m
Max speed
56 km/h
Range
8 km