The Ferguson monoplane was the first Irish heavier-than-air craft to fly. The monoplane was designed by Harry Ferguson and built by his brother's company J.B. Ferguson & Company in Belfast.[1]
| Ferguson monoplane | |
|---|---|
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| Replica of Ferguson Monoplane | |
| Role | Two-seat monoplane |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | J.B. Ferguson & Company |
| Designer | Harry Ferguson |
| First flight | 31 December 1909 |
| Number built | 1 |
Development
editHarry Ferguson started as an Irish mechanic and while working with his brother Joe became interested in aircraft.[1] Ferguson first flew his monoplane on 31 December 1909, the first flight of an Irish heavier-than-air craft.[1] The monoplane was flown during 1910, including one flight of 2.5 miles (4 km), but was badly damaged in a heavy landing in December 1910.[1]
Specifications
editData from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m)
- Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
- Wing area: 192 sq ft (17.8 m2)
- Empty weight: 620 lb (281 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 760 lb (345 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × J.A.P. piston engine, 35 hp (26 kW)
References
editNotes
editBibliography
edit- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.