The Smallest Airplanes In The World

This is not about remote controlled or paper airplanes. This is about the smallest manned planes in the world. The first plane to be so titled was known as the Wee Bee. The diminutive plane was designed, built, and flown by Ken Coward, William Chana, and Karl Montijo in San Diego, California, during the late 1940s.

Just over 14 ft long and with a wingspan of only 18 ft, the Wee Bee was powered by a 30-hp piston engine and could carry a maximum of 200 lb, including the pilot and fuel. Weight was kept to a minimum by having the pilot lay in a prone position atop the fuselage. LINK

The Smallest Airplanes In The World.