WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL COMPANY

USA

The Wright brothers built first successful aircraft in the world, 1903; first practical model 1905. Sold first military aircraft in world to U.S. Army Signal Corps 1908. Continued producing same basic and outdated type though later, from Model I tractor biplane, aircraft were more conventional. Sold a few aircraft to U.S. Navy 1914. Became Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation 1916.


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