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Wright Brothers Testing the 1902 Glider at Kill Devil Hills

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Artifact Overview

The Wright brothers' 1902 glider was their third aircraft tested at Kill Devil Hills in as many years. It was also the first built with aerodynamic calculations based on the Wrights' own wind tunnel tests. The improvements in performance were stunning. The brothers made more than 700 glides in 1902. Many were over 500 feet long, and some exceeded 600 feet.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

02 October 1902

Creators

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.1359

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.000 in
Width: 10.000 in

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