Biplane Glider of Octave Chanute, c1896 (1910). Artist: Unknown

Biplane Glider of Octave Chanute, c1896 (1910). Artist: Unknown

1-151-825 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Biplane Glider of Octave Chanute c1896 (1910). French-born American engineer Chanute (1832-1910) and his team began experiments with gliders, including this example, in 1896. Flight was achieved by running downhill until sufficient lift was generated for the glider to become airborne. From a set of cigarette cards on aviation issued in 1910.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Octave Chanute: American: aviation pioneer, glider designer

Medium
  1. Chromolithograph

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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4514x2321
File Size : 30,695kb


Aliases

  1. 005783
  1. 005783
  1. 0390000764
  1. 1-151-825
  1. 1151825
  1. 764

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