Wright Model B

1912 Model "B" Wright

The birth of the airplane began with Orville and Wilbur's Flyer I in 1903.  Seven models later, the Wright brothers redesigned their airplane to create the Model B.  The new design incorporated rear elevators that allowed easier control.

Wingspan: 39 ft (11.9 m)

Length: 28 ft (8.5 m)

Height: 8 ft, 9 in (2.7 m)

Motor: 8-cylinder 75 horsepower
Speed: 45 mph

Sources: Wikipedia; http://www.456fis.org/THE_WRIGHT_BROTHERS_MODEL_-_B.htm; http://www.flickr.com/photos/floridamemory/

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