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The Derwitzer Glider was a glider that was developed by Otto Lilienthal, so named because it was tested near Derwitz in Brandenburg. When flown in 1891, it became a very early successful design able to carry a person and the one of the first successful manned aircraft in the world. He made flights of up to 25 metres (80 feet) in it.

Derwitzer Glider
Derwitzer Glider in flight with Lilienthal as pilot, 1891
Role	Experimental glider Type of aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Otto Lilienthal
Designer	Otto Lilienthal
First flight	1891

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: One (pilot)
• Length: 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in)
• Wingspan: 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in) originally; 5.5 m (18 ft) later
• Wing area: 10.0 m² (108 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 18 kg (40 lb)

References

• Otto Lilienthal Museum website
• Centennial of Flight website

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[de] Derwitzer Apparat

Der Derwitzer Apparat oder Derwitzer Gleiter war ein Gleitflugzeug, das von Otto Lilienthal entwickelt und 1891 vom Frühjahr bis zum Herbst geflogen wurde. Der Name bezieht sich auf den Ort Derwitz in Brandenburg, in dessen Nähe Lilienthal seine Gleitflüge durchführte.

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- [en] Derwitzer Glider

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