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MacCready Gossamer Condor
American human-powered aircraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The MacCready Gossamer Condor was the first human-powered aircraft capable of controlled and sustained flight; as such, it won the Kremer prize in 1977. Its design was led by Paul MacCready of AeroVironment, Inc.[1]
Quick Facts Gossamer Condor, Role ...
Gossamer Condor | |
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Role | experimental aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
First flight | 1976 |
Status | On display |
Number built | 1 |
Developed into | Gossamer Albatross |
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