Aircraft are typically associated with speed and the ability to cover long distances in a short amount of time, as it’s this speed that increases the airflow over their wings to reduce pressure enabling them to lift. However, there are some planes that defy this notion and can still fly at slow speeds, akin to that of a running person. In this video, we will showcase the 15 slowest planes that have the remarkable capability to stay airborne despite their sluggish pace. Each of these planes has its own unique design and engineering methods that enable them to stay airborne. From the oldest plane that has been flying for over 115 years to the cutting-edge solar-powered airplanes that can circumnavigate the earth and even a human-powered aircraft, this video promises to leave you in awe not only of their slow speeds but also of the impressive engineering characteristics behind them. So make sure you stay tuned to witness these incredible flying machines in action.
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I've had the honour of being a passenger in an Antonov AN-2 Colt and the incredible experience of when it slowed down, then stopped then flew backwards. Then they shoved it in first gear (or whatever it is they do) and we calmly started off going forward again. Wonderful aircraft. Watched a mock dogfight with a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch and Gloster Gladiator Biplane at Old Warden here in England. The Gladiator had speed against the Storch which was so slow it could move out of the way Quickly. Another very impressive slow flier The Bristol Boxkite. Old Warden flies some of the oldest original aircraft including getting a Bleriot XI into the air.
I recently walked by a reconstructed Wright Flyer — the first powered aircraft. Nearby was an actual Gossamer Albatross, which flew, human powered across the English Channel. Nearby was an actual SR71, the fastest ever aircraft. Nearby were an actual B-17, B-29, B37, B47 and B52 bomber.
The SR71 impressed me the most. It is really a gigantic aircraft, seating a total on ONE person!
These were among many other historic aircraft.
Where do you suppose I was?
I learned to fly in a cub back in the sixties!
Almost hilarious
For the slowest planes of all, check out the videos of microfilm model airplanes. They fly indoors, are powered by a rubber band, and move at less than walking speed.
Great video, thanks!
First plane you talked about and showed you had the wrong info. Not worth watching the rest. More BS.
I'll take one of each. Kthx
At that height over the English Channel and its speed, how much affect did ground effect have on it?
The slowest planes ever made? You obviously haven't flown Jetstar.
Slow flying is cool. Like birds. Enjoying the view.
What do we have here at 10:34?
Didn't mention the Bailey Moyes Dragonfly. Cruises at 45 mph–stalls at 20 mph.
A couple of shots of Zlin-526 aerobatic aircraft smuggled in there.
Very interesting video! I've thought that an aeroplane must have fairly high speed to fly, something 120-150 km/h. Well, I was wrong.
missed talking about the Army-Lockheed YO-3A based on SGS 2-32 glider.
I am puzzled by the opening few phrases which seem to indicate that the ability to fly depends upon the 'speed/velocity' of the wing through the air. Surely the 'Lift' is provided by the difference in the air velocity over the upper and lower surfaces of the wing so if the air is going faster or slower the lift does not change because the difference does not change. Speed through the air is governed by the power of the engive and the lift by the profile of the wing. To take off you travel forward in order to provide a smooth airflow and then alter the angle of the wing relative to the motion which increases the lift sufficient to raise the weight of the aircraft. If velocity was the main requirement birds would not be able to fly and certainkly not butterflys.
Slowest aircraft is the helicopter and the hawker siddeley harrier since it can fly backwards. Case closed.
zlin is in the czech rep not slovakia 🙂
Missed the '90s Wainfan FMX-4 "Facetmobile".
740 lbs, with 340lbs useful load demonstrated flying cross country to Oshkosk.100 kts on 40hp. While being sleek and quick on low power while carrying a load, it could stay aloft at under 16kts and would not stall.
The Arup S-2of Indiana in 1934. 780lbs, 85kts on 37 hp, landing speed under 18kts. Steep 45°climb, would not stall.
It and the following S-4 flew without incident for several seasons of airshows, frequently carrying advertising to pay for shop and hangar space because nobody wanted to buy or invest.
The Nemeth parachute plane of the '30s. The fuselage of an Alliance Argo biplane with a 15' diameter circular wing parasol above the fuselage.
Faster than the original, 45° climb, 60° super slow descent with landing roll in its length with any wind. Stall-proof.
The Eshelman commonly known as the flying flounder of the early '40s. Aspect ratio under 1. 156kts on 110hp, super STOL and stall-proof.
All these are found on youtubes.
No, planes do not fly by pushing air down, gaining lift through Newtonian reaction. Its all about Bernoulli.
Air over the top moves past the chord faster than air over the top, rarifying it further.
A ram-wing GEV doesn't fly by bouncing air off the underside of the wing and back up from the ground, back and forth. It doesn't transition from Bernuolli lift in GE to supposedly Newtonian reaction in the air above GE.
would be a much better vid without the stupid robo voice