What was the first plane to have retractable gear?

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What was the first plane to have retractable gear?

2007-07-27 04:34:39 · 3 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft

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The firs airplane to have retractable gear was the Wartin's Kitten. But it couldent actually fly.

The Boeing Monomail, which first appeared in 1930, and the Lockheed Orion are generally considered pioneers in the development of retractable landing gear.

2007-07-27 04:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by Charles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

How about Lillienthal's legs?

I'm sure they retracted

2007-07-27 09:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Wartin's kitten

http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Evolution_of_Technology/landing_gear/Tech16.htm

2007-07-27 05:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋