UTIAS Ornithopter No.1
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| No.1 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Experimental ornithopter |
| Manufacturer | University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 8 July 2006 |
The UTIAS Ornithopter No.1 (registration C-GPTR) is an ornithopter that was built in Canada in the late 1990s. On 8 July 2006, it took off under its own power, assisted by a turbine jet engine, making a flight of around 300 metres that lasted 14 seconds, after which it crashed.[1]
Specifications
[edit | edit source]General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 7.47 m (24 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 12.56 m (41 ft 2 in)
- Gross weight: 322 kg (710 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × König SC-430 , 18 kW (24 hp)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 82 km/h (51 mph, 44 kn)
See also
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References
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External links
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