Model, Static, Chanute Bi-plane Gliding Machine, 1896
Object Details
- Model Maker
- John Zimmerer
- Physical Description
- Wood and fabric display model of an 1896 experimental biplane glider built by Octave Chanute. 1909. 1/4 scale.
- Credit Line
- Model by John Zimmerer, 1909 Gift of Octave Chanute
- Inventory Number
- A19090001000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Aircraft
- Materials
- Wood
- Organic Fiber Thread
- Organic Fiber Fabric
- Adhesive
- Coating
- Ferrous Alloy
- Non-Magnetic Metal
- Dimensions
- Model (overall): 50.8 × 106.7 × 119.4cm (1 ft. 8 in. × 3 ft. 6 in. × 3 ft. 11 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Early Flight
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19090001000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96b7d72b9-59af-48ab-ae40-8c7d32d5d8c0
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