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"Heavier than air machine" has to be the starting point for this Q, and hot air balloons would be there much earlier than propeller driven craft.
The Montgolfier brothers - paper makers - were an early contributor, but there may be examples from more ancient history.
And an important break point is whether they carried people or not.
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When was the first military aircraft carrier invented?
The British ship HMS Hermes was the first ship designed and built as an aircraft carrier. She was commissioned in 1924. The Japanese ship Hosho was the first converted aircraft carrier in 1922.
When was the first aircraft carrier built?
The French seaplane tender LaFoudre was launched in 1911. The British seaplane tender Hermes was launched in 1913. These allowed launching of seaplanes over the bow that were retrieved by crane after landing on the sea, They carried three aircraft. The first purpose built aircraft carrier was the HMS Ark Royal in 1914 which carried five aircraft.
Who builds US aircraft carriers?
American Aircraft Carriers are built by Newport News Shipbuilding, which is a subsidiary of Northrop Grumond.
When was the 777 built?
On April 9, 1994, the first Boeing 777, line number WA001, was rolled out, the first of nine test aircraft. On May 15, 1995, Boeing delivered the first 777, registered N777UA, to United Airlines.
How many military aircraft were built during World War 2 in the US?
The US built OVER 100,000 aircraft during the war. More than the AXIS powers combined.
Who designed and built the first 1000 mph aircraft?
bell aircraft company
Who built and flew the first powered aircraft in 1903?
The Wright brothers built and flew a powered aircraft in 1903. However many people still dispute that they were first to do so.
Who built first airplane for US Navy?
Glenn Curtiss built the first aircraft for the US Navy in 1910.
What was the first aircraft built by women for men?
the p785 bowing
Who first made the Cessna?
Clyde Cessna built his first aircraft in 1911
When was the first airplane at heath-row?
The first aircraft at Heathrow were Fairey Fulmar light bombers, built there by Fairey Aircraft in 1936, when it was Fairey Aviation's Great West aircraft factory
Who invented the Cessna?
Clyde Vernon Cessna built his first aircraft in 1911.
What aircraft did ferdinand von zeppelin built the first successful one of?
airship
When was the first military aircraft carrier invented?
The British ship HMS Hermes was the first ship designed and built as an aircraft carrier. She was commissioned in 1924. The Japanese ship Hosho was the first converted aircraft carrier in 1922.
Who created the first aircraft and what was its name?
The first successful powered aircraft was the Wright Flyer built by the Wright brothers. I think the first flight was something like 12 seconds.
What is the place where aircraft are built?
The aircraft factory.
What was the name of the first aircraft made by the Wright brothers?
The first powered aircraft with a name seems to be the "Wright Flyer I" ... although they built and flew many gliders before that.
