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
October 1902
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.1360
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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