Who made the airplane?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the inventor of the airplane, specifically seeking the historical figure responsible for its creation.
Answer
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright.
The airplane was made by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Answer for screen readers
The airplane was made by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright.
More Information
The Wright brothers are credited with making the first successful, controlled, sustainable flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft on December 17, 1903.
Tips
Some may confuse early aviation pioneers like Sir George Cayley with the inventors of the powered airplane. Cayley built a glider, not a powered airplane.
Sources
- Wright brothers - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The Wright Brothers - National Air and Space Museum - airandspace.si.edu
- Who Invented the Airplane? (Grades K-4) - NASA - nasa.gov
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