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Old 21st Jan 2019, 10:49
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Aeroplanes with less than the Wrights' 12 horsepower?

The Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer flew on the 12hp generated by Charlie Taylor's engine. I wondered what other self-launching, man-carrying aircraft have flown since on the same or less horsepower? To narrow it down, lets exclude man-powered aircraft. So far all I can think of are the English Electric Wren (404cc ABC 7.5hp) and the Abbot Baynes Scud 3 or Carden-Baynes Auxiliary (250cc JAP 9hp).

What others are there?
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