The Reissner Ente (1912) @aviationvideosarchivespart7582

Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Hans Reissner designed the first successful all-metal aircraft, the Reissner Ente (or Canard) with both skin and structure made of metal. This was constructed with assistance from Hugo Junkers. The first flight was made on May 23, 1912 with Robert Gsell at the controls.
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