MacCready Gossamer Albatross
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Top speed | 29 km/h |
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Range | 56 km |
Weight | 32 (kg) |
Manufacturers | AeroVironment |
First flight | 1979 |
Did you know | On June 12, 1979, the Gossamer Albatross, with Bryan Allen as pilot, became the first human-powered aircraft to fly across the English Channel. |
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ID | 867714 |
About MacCready Gossamer Albatross
The Gossamer Albatross is a human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr. Paul B. MacCready's company AeroVironment. On June 12, 1979, it completed a successful crossing of the English Channel to win the second £100,000 Kremer prize.