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Appareille de Deghen pour la direction des Aerostats
| Article ID | DSL0394 |
Title | Appareille de Deghen pour la direction des Aerostats |
Representation of an aircraft. In 1807, the watchmaker Jakob Degen constructed a flying machine with movable wings that was driven by muscle power. Degen realized that the lift that could be achieved in this way was not sufficient and made do with an auxiliary balloon filled with hydrogen, which generated about half the lift needed for flight. On November 13, 1808, he achieved the first controlled free flight over the Prater. | |
| Year | ca. 1850 |
Artist | Mec |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Dimensions (cm) | 14,5 x 10 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Wood engraving |
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15.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )