Who created the airplane?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the identity of the inventor of the airplane, which refers to the historical figures known for creating the first successful powered aircraft.
Answer
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, are credited with creating the airplane.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, are credited with inventing the first successful airplane.
Answer for screen readers
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, are credited with inventing the first successful airplane.
More Information
The Wright brothers made their first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their invention laid the foundation for modern aviation.
Tips
Some might mistakenly attribute the invention of the airplane to other individuals like Santos-Dumont, but the Wright brothers are generally recognized for achieving the first powered flight.
Sources
- Wright brothers - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Who Invented the Airplane? (Grades K-4) - NASA - nasa.gov
- History of the Airplane - Wright-Brothers.org - wright-brothers.org
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