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1) was an early aircraft designed by Thomas Selfridge and built by the Aerial Experiment Association in 1908. It was named for the bright red color of its silk wings - chosen to achieve the best result with the photography techniques of the day. On 12 March 1908 Frederick W.

Made by Aerial Experiment Association.

Height Main
ft in
Designer
Thomas Etholen Selfridge
Length Alt
8.0 m
Power Alt
30.0
Range Main
319.0
Height Alt
m
Status
Destroyed on first flight
Type Of Prop
air-cooled V8 engine
Crew
1
Area Main
ft²
Primary user
Aerial Experiment Association
Span Alt
13.21 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Manufacturer
Aerial Experiment Association
First Flight
12
Span Main
1320.8000000000002
Power Main
40 hp
Number Of Props
1
Jet Or Prop
prop
Empty Weight Alt
kg
Length Main
26.0
Area Alt
m²
Range Alt
97 m
Empty Weight Main
lb
Category
Aerial Experiment Association aircraft
Canadian experimental aircraft 1900-1909
United States experimental aircraft 1900-1909

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