Model, Static, Chanute Multiple Wing Gliding Machine, 1896

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Object Details

Model Maker

John Zimmerer

Physical Description

Wood and fabric display model of an 1896 experimental multiplane glider built by Octave Chanute. 1:4 scale. 1909.

Credit Line

Model by John Zimmerer, 1909 Gift of Octave Chanute

Date

1909

Inventory Number

A19090002000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood (Balsa)

Organic Fiber Fabric

Oil Coating (on Fabric)

Ferrous Alloy

Adhesive

Organic Fiber Thread

Dimensions

Model: 45.7 × 81.3 × 127cm (1 ft. 6 in. × 2 ft. 8 in. × 4 ft. 2 in.)

Storage (Housing): 156.8 × 107 × 67.3cm (5 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 3 ft. 6 1/8 in. × 2 ft. 2 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Early Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90edc4eb6-27dd-4199-b1da-fa414a899e34

Record ID

nasm_A19090002000