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Wright Brothers Artifacts
The following images are courtesy of The Franklin Institute Science Museum for news media use. High resolution images are at 300dpi and various sizes. Additional images will be available on Nov. 20, 2002.
Wright Number 1 Square Plane Airfoil | |
| Wright Number 12 Parabolic Airfoil (this shape was used on the wings of the 1903 Wright Flyer.) | |
 High Resolution | Wright Number 12 Parabolic Airfoil (plan view). |
 High Resolution | Replica of Wright Drag Balance. |
 High Resolution | Original Wright Lift Balance. |
 High Resolution | Replica of the 1901 Wright Wind Tunnel (constructed with assistance from Orville Wright). |
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| Images of full-size Wright Brothers 1903 Flyer replica tested in NASA Ames' 40 x 80-foot wind tunnel. |
For more information:http://www.wrightagain.com
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