Flugmaschine. Erfunden von Jacob Degen in Wien, 1807
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Flugmaschine. Erfunden von Jacob Degen in Wien, 1807
Flugmaschine. Erfunden von Jacob Degen in Wien, 1807. Technical illustration shows elevation and horizontal section of a man-powered flying machine constructed and tested unsuccessfully by Swiss watchmaker Jakob Degen living in Vienna in the early 1800s. A pair of heart-shaped, braced and movable wings are operated by arms and legs. Date ca. 1810
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1807 Jacob Tissandier Wien Aeronautics Degen
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This technical illustration showcases the visionary creation of Swiss watchmaker Jakob Degen, who in the early 1800s dared to challenge the boundaries of human flight in Vienna. The intricately detailed drawing depicts an elevation and horizontal section of Degen's man-powered flying machine, known as the Flugmaschine, which he constructed and tested unsuccessfully around 1810. The design of Degen's flying machine is a marvel of engineering ingenuity. It features a pair of heart-shaped, braced, and movable wings that were operated by the pilot's arms and legs. The illustration reveals the complex system of rods, pulleys, and counterweights that connected the pilot's limbs to the wings, allowing for controlled flapping motion. The Flugmaschine was a precursor to the modern helicopter and hang glider, with its focus on man-powered flight and the use of movable wings. Although Degen's attempt at flight was ultimately unsuccessful, his pioneering work laid the groundwork for future aviation pioneers such as the Montgolfier brothers and the Wright brothers. The illustration, dated around 1810, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of aviation and the relentless human drive to take to the skies. Degen's Flugmaschine remains an enduring symbol of human innovation and the spirit of exploration that continues to inspire aerospace engineers and aviation enthusiasts to this day.
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