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Ukraine’s inventory includes a mix of legacy platforms like the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-24, and Su-25, alongside newly acquired Western aircraft.
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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.
Ukraine’s inventory includes a mix of legacy platforms like the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-24, and Su-25, alongside newly acquired Western aircraft.
The weirdest-looking planes ever built, ranked for their odd designs, ambitious concepts, and sometimes just plain bizarre appearances.
A list of the most important milestones in the history of hot air balloons, showcasing their development and contributions.
Texas, with its vast skies and rich military heritage, has produced some of the most legendary fighter aces in American history.
All about the Pugachev’s Cobra, an advanced aerobatic maneuver that highlights the exceptional agility and performance of fighter jets.
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.
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.
The Short S.27 was a series of British training and experimental aircraft designed by Short Brothers and used Royal Flying Corps.
The Wright III was an experimental airplane designed by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1905. It achieved better performance than Flyers I & II.
The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.3 was a British single-engine biplane developed by the British Royal Aircraft Factory before WW1.
This successful demonstration of hydrogen as a lifting gas paved the way for subsequent manned flights and further developments.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Ornithopter was a machine that could allow humans to fly. The design was described in his Codex on the Flight of Birds.
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 Farman MF.11 Shorthorn is a French reconnaissance and light bomber used during the early part of World War I.
The Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.4a was a British experimental single-engine scout aircraft designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory.
The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12 was a British single-engine, single-seat biplane designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory and used during WW1.
The Morane-Saulnier L (Type L or MoS-3) was a French parasol wing one or two-seat scout aeroplane using during the First World War.
The Armstrong Whitworth F.K.3 is a British two-seat biplane built during the First World War. After the conflict, it was considered obsolete.
The SPAD S.XIII was a French biplane fighter aircraft produced by Société Pour L’Aviation et ses Dérivés and used during World War I.
The Bristol M.1 was a British monoplane fighter used during the Great War (WW1). Despite its promise, only 130 Bristol M.1s were constructed.
The Airco DH.9A is a British light bomber used shortly before the end of the Great War (WW1). It featured a strengthened structure and Puma engine.
The Curtiss C-1 Canada was a Canadian twin-engined bomber aircraft designed by Curtiss and used during the First World War.
The Aeromarine 40 was an American two-seat flying boat manufactured by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company for the US Navy.
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).
The Arado Ar 234 was a German jet-powered bomber produced by Arado Flugzeugwerke and used during the last years of WW2.
The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor was a German four-engined monoplane used for reconnaissance and as an anti-shipping/maritime patrol bomber.
The De Havilland Mosquito is a British twin-engined, multi-role combat aircraft of the Second World War and nicknamed the “Wooden Wonder”.
The Dornier Do 217 was a German bomber used by the German Luftwaffe during WW2 and a more powerful development of the Dornier Do 17.
The Dornier Do 335 was a German heavy fighter built by Dornier during World War II that was predicted to be better than other twin-engines.
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used before, during, and after the Second World War by the Royal Air Force and Allied countries.
The Dornier Do 17 was a German twin-engined light-bomber produced by Dornier for the German Luftwaffe during World War II.
Heinkel He 177 (Grief or Griffin) was a long-range heavy bomber aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II.
The Supermarine Spiteful was a British Griffon-engined fighter aircraft designed by Supermarine and used during the Second World War.
The Boulton Paul Defiant is a British interceptor aircraft designed as a turret fighter. It was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.