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Wright Flyer II
Wilbur in Flyer II circling Huffman Prairie in November 1904. The front elevator has been enlarged and the radiator moved to a rear strut.
Role Experimental airplane
National origin United States
Designer Orville and Wilbur Wright
Number built 1
Developed from Wright Flyer
Developed into Wright Flyer III

The Wright Flyer II was the second powered aircraft built by Wilbur and Orville Wright. During 1904 they used it to make a total of 105 flights, ultimately achieving flights lasting five minutes and also making full circles, which was accomplished by Wilbur for the first time on September 20.

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