Witzig-Liore-Dutilleul No.1

One of the first revisions of the 1909 Witzig-Liore-Dutilleul No 1, with the wheels set too far forward, resulting in the distortion of the whole airframe.

The final version of the WLD 1, with the wheels safely back supporting the engine.

A Witzig-Liore-Dutilleul biplane with a unique wing platform, and 50 horsepower engine.

During its test flight period, it saw several modifications, sometimes even rather drastic, without much improvement to its ‘flight’ characteristics.

Engine: 50 hp Renault
Wing span: 8 m
Length: 12 m
Total wing surface: 50 sq.m
Max. weight: 550 kg

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