Wright Flyer vs Blériot XI
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Blériot XI is faster: 75 km/h against 48 km/h for the Wright Flyer. The Blériot XI flies further: 100 km against 0 km for the Wright Flyer. The Wright Flyer has the wider wingspan: 12.3 m against 7.8 m for the Blériot XI. The Wright Flyer is heavier at takeoff: 0.34 tonnes against 0.3 tonnes for the Blériot XI. The Wright Flyer first flew in 1903, 6 years before the Blériot XI (1909).
| Wright Flyer | Blériot XI |
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| Top speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
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| Range | 0 km (0 miles) | 100 km (62 miles) |
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| Length | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 12.3 m (40 ft) | 7.8 m (26 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.34 t (750 lb) | 0.3 t (661 lb) |
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| First flight | 1903 | 1909 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot, lying down | 1 crew |
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| Engines | 1 × 12 hp piston, 2 pusher props | 1 × Anzani 3-cylinder engine |
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| Built by | Wright brothers | Blériot |
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| Country | USA | France |
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