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.

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. 

FBA Type A - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

FBA Type A

The FBA Type A was a family of French unequal-span pusher biplane reconnaissance flying boats produced before and during World War I.

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Bristol M.1 - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Bristol M.1

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.

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Nieuport 27 - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Nieuport 27

The Nieuport 27 was a French sesquiplane fighter aircraft designed by the Nieuport company and used during World War I.

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Sopwith Tabloid - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Sopwith Tabloid

The Sopwith Tabloid was a British biplane originally designed as a sports aircraft and later adapted for military use during World War I.

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Vickers E.S.1 - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Vickers E.S.1

The Vickers E.S.1 was an early British single-seat biplane fighter aircraft used during World War I. Only three Vickers E.S.1 were ever built.

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Sopwith Pup - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Sopwith Pup

The Sopwith Pup was a British single-seat biplane fighter used by the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps during World War I.

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Voisin V - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Voisin V

The Voisin V was a successful French pusher-type bomber aircraft used during World War I. It had a 150-hp Salmson P9 engine.

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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). 

Boeing XF8B - WW2 American Aircraft & Warplanes - USA

Boeing XF8B

The Boeing XF8B was a single-engine aircraft used by the United States Navy during World War II and developed by Boeing.

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Arado Ar 96- WW2 German Aircraft & Warplanes - Details, Info, Pics

Arado Ar 96

The Arado Ar 96 was a German single-engine monoplane made entirely of metal produced by Arado Flugzeugwerke and used during WW2.

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Henschel Hs 126 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History

Henschel Hs 126

The Henschel Hs 126 was a German two-seat reconnaissance and observation aircraft used during World War II. It is derived from Hs 122.

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Heinkel He 111 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Heinkel He 111

The Heinkel He 111 was a German airliner and bomber described as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” as it presented solely as a civil airliner.

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