Aircraft & Warplanes
The Complete Database

Welcome to Aircraft & Warplanes! On this website, you will find information on various airplanes, airships, gliders, helicopters, hot air balloons, and paramotors from all around the world. This is an educational site – forever free. Click on the categories below to start exploring.

Latest Articles About Aircraft and Warplanes

Explore articles and stories about aircraft and warplanes from WW1, WW2, and more. From iconic manufacturers and legendary aviators to groundbreaking designs and the latest advancements in aerospace, this compilation offers a panoramic view of the rich tapestry of flight. 

Aircraft and Warplane Manufacturers

Aircraft manufacturers are the backbone of the aviation industry, responsible for designing, producing, and testing a wide range of aircraft, from small private planes to large commercial airliners and military jets. Major manufacturers like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Embraer have shaped the evolution of flight, driving technological advancements in aerodynamics, materials, and propulsion systems. Explore more below.

Aircraft from Antiquity
and Before WW1

Early aircraft were the first flying machines to achieve sustained and controlled flight. They were designed and built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and marked the beginning of human aviation. The first successful flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft was achieved by the Wright brothers in 1903, but there were many earlier attempts to achieve flight.

Short S.38 - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Short S.38

The Short S.38 was a British coastal patrol and trainer built by Shot Brothers. It fley for the first time on 30 August 1912.

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Short S.27 - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Short S.27

The Short S.27 was a series of British training and experimental aircraft designed by Short Brothers and used Royal Flying Corps.

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Wright Flyer III - Pre-WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Wright Flyer III

The Wright III was an experimental airplane designed by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1905. It achieved better performance than Flyers I & II.

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Aircraft from the Great War (WW1)

The Great War, or WW1, was the first major conflict that involved the use of aircraft. Although airplanes made an appearance at the outset of the conflict, zeppelins and balloons were widely adopted for reconnaissance and artillery spotting, as well as a few bombing raids over the Eastern front and Great Britain. During the First World War, engineers developed many specialized types of aircraft, such as bombers, fighters, and trench strafers. 

The Airco DH.6 WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.6

The Airco DH.6 is a two-seat biplane introduced in 1916 and used during World War I for training pilots and observers.

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Vickers F.B.19 - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Vickers F.B.19

The Vickers F.B.19 was a British single-seat fighting aircraft used during World War I. It was also sometimes called the Vickers Bullet.

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Albatros D.I - German WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - Fighters

Albatros D.I

The Albatros D.I was a German fighter aircraft used by the bulk of the German and Austrian fighter squadrons during World War I.

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Aircraft from the Second World War (WW2)

During World War II, or WW2, aviation became a key component of modern warfare. Both power and speed increased significantly, with fleets improving drastically during the development of the conflict. There were three main types of aircraft used during WW2: Fighters (to shoot down enemy aircraft), bombers (to drop them on targets), and transport planes (to move troops and supplies). 

Blackburn Roc - British Interwar & WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Blackburn Roc

The Blackburn Roc was a British naval fighter aircraft designed by Blackburn Aircraft and active during the Second World War.

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Heinkel He 51 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Heinkel He 51

The Heinkel He 51 was a German single-seat biplane fighter aircraft with both seaplane and grund=attack versions. It was used during WW2.

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