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First Airplane
Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful airplane. The airplane was heavy and self-propelled. It only stayed in the air for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. -
First Take Off From A Ship
Eugene Ely manage the first flight of a Curtiss biplane off a ship. At first the plane plunged into the water, but the plane slowly began to elevate. This changed naval warfare. -
The Junkers J4
The Junkers J4 were the first all-metal airplane, made mostly of a relatively lightweight aluminum alloy. It provided the pilots more protection against shooting from the ground. -
First Commercial Airliner
Boeing introduced a twin-engine 10-passenger monoplane that became the first modern commercial airliner. It had an economical cruising speed and excellent takeoff. Retractable landing gear was added to reduce drag during a flight. -
12 Passenger Twinengine DC-1
Douglas introduced a 12-passenger twin-engine DC-1. If one engine went out, the plane could still take off.
