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The 14-bis (Quatorze-bis), also known as Oiseau de proie (French for "bird of prey"), was a pioneer-era canard biplane designed and built by Brazilian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont. On 23 October 1906, in Paris, France, it performed the first officially witnessed unaided takeoff and flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft. The aircraft flew for over 60 meters (200 ft) at an altitude of about 3 meters (10 ft). | The 14-bis (Quatorze-bis), also known as Oiseau de proie (French for "bird of prey"), was a pioneer-era canard biplane designed and built by Brazilian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont. On 23 October 1906, in Paris, France, it performed the first officially witnessed unaided takeoff and flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft. The aircraft flew for over 60 meters (200 ft) at an altitude of about 3 meters (10 ft). | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santos-Dumont_14-bis Santos Dumont 14-bis on Wikipedia.] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santos-Dumont_14-bis Santos Dumont 14-bis on Wikipedia.] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:55, 30 April 2015
Santos Dumont 14-bis seen in Les avions de la première guerre mondiale 1914-1916.
The 14-bis (Quatorze-bis), also known as Oiseau de proie (French for "bird of prey"), was a pioneer-era canard biplane designed and built by Brazilian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont. On 23 October 1906, in Paris, France, it performed the first officially witnessed unaided takeoff and flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft. The aircraft flew for over 60 meters (200 ft) at an altitude of about 3 meters (10 ft).
Its name is due to the non-rigid airship n° 14 under which it was hung for the first trials in order to simulate flight conditions.
This page lists all films that feature the Santos Dumont 14-bis.
See also
Pages in category "Santos Dumont 14-bis"
The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.