What were the names of Gustave Whitehead's flying machines?
Eagles
Sparrows
Number 21
Albatross
Answer
Number 21, also known as the Condor, was one of the flying machines designed and built by Gustave Whitehead. Constructed primarily from bamboo and wire, it featured a unique wing design inspired by bird flight. Equipped with a 20-horsepower gasoline engine, the Condor was capable of achieving a speed of approximately 20 miles per hour.
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