Gossamer Albatross

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Wing Span (imperial)96
Wing Span (metric)29.26
Wing Area (imperial)500
Wing Area (metric)46.45
Wing SectionLissaman7769
Empty Weight (imperial)55
Empty Weight (metric)24.94
Structurecarbon WBT h
DriveT Ch
ConfigurationCN
SeatU
Propeller Positionpod
Lateral Controlwingwarp+banking e/v
Special FeaturesKevlar
Innovations
First Flight1978-07-01 00:00:00.0
DesignerPaul MacCready
Previous ExperienceGossamer Condor
Place of OriginCalifornia USA

Kremer Prize for first England to France