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The Snowbird is a human-powered ornithopter that was built as a project of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). Snowbird was the first man-powered ornithopter to fly straight and level.

* UTIAS Snowbird: The Snowbird is a human-powered ornithopter that was built as a project of the University of Toronto Institute for 1

Made by UTIAS Human-Powered Ornithopter Project.

Cruise Speed Kmh
26
Program Cost
200000.0
C$200
000
Eng 1 Kw
1
Primary user
HPO Project
Endurance
19.3
Status
retired
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
43
Retired
2010-08-02
2
Span M
32
Range Km
Manufacturer
UTIAS Human-Powered Ornithopter Project
First Flight
31
Eng 1 Name
human power via pedals which are connected to the wings through a system of pumps and pulleys
National Origin
Canada
Prime Units
met
Similar Aircraft
* UTIAS Ornithopter No.1
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
2010 in aviation
Human-powered aircraft
Ornithopters
UTIAS aircraft

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