1903 Wright Flyer Stats
Exterior Dimensions:
Wing Span: 40 ft. 4 in.
Overall Length: 21 ft. 1 in.
Wing Chord: 6 ft. 6 in.
Height over Wings: 8 ft. 1 in.
Height over sweep of props: 9 ft. 4 in.
Wing Incidence: 3 degrees 25 minutes
Surface Areas:
Wing Area: 518 sq. ft.
Canard Area: 48 sq. ft.
Rudder Area: 20 sq. ft.
Weights:
Weight Without Pilot: 605 lbs.
Loaded Weight: 750 lbs. approx.
Engine Weight w/Fuel: 200 lbs. approx.
Powerplant: 12 BHP 4-cylinder water-cooled engine lying on its side and driving 2 - 8 ft. 6 in. diameter propellers by chains, one of which was crossed to achieve counter-rotation.
Loadings:
Wing Loading: 1.47 lb./sq. ft.
Engine Loading: 62.5 lb./hp.
Flight Characteristics:
Speed: 30 mph approx.
Launching Method: The Flyer took off under its own power from a dolly which ran on two bicycle hubs along a 60 ft. wooden rail.