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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 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 Deperdussin Monocoque, built in 1912, was a revolutionary racing aircraft and one of the first to use monocoque construction.
The Vimanika Flying Machines were a range of flying “vimanas” supposedly used in ancient times. The text is subject of debate among scholars.
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 Vickers F.B.19 was a British single-seat fighting aircraft used during World War I. It was also sometimes called the Vickers Bullet.
The Vickers Vimy was a British heavy bomber manufactured by Vickers Limited and used during the latter stages of the First World War.
The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.5 was a British two-seat reconnaissance and artillery observation biplane used during World War I.
The Bristol Scout was a single-seat biplane originally designed as a racing aircraft and later used as a fast reconnaissance plane.
The Avro 500 or Type E/Es is a family of British military biplane aircraft and forerunner to the outstanding WW1 Avro 504.
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 Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.7 was a British two-seat light bomber and reconnaissance biplane designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory.
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 Vickers F.B.14 was a British biplane two-seat fighter aircraft developed by Vickers Limited and used during World War I.
The SPAD S.XX, also known as the S.20, was a French biplane fighter developed shortly after World War I. It was designed by Louis Béchereau.
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 Junkers Ju 52 was a German transport aircraft designed by Junkers used as both an airliner and deployed during World War II.
The Bell P-63 Kingcobra was a single-engine, single-seat fighter aircraft used during World War II. It was designed by Bell Aircraft.
The Heinkel He 162 or Volksjäger was a German single-engine jet-powered fighter aircraft developed during the latter stages of World War II.
The Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu is a German twin-engine, three-seat tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft used during WW2.
The Bristol XLRQ was a 12-seat amphibious glider aircraft developed for the United States Marine Corps in 1942-43.
The Ryan FR Fireball was an American mixed-power fighter aircraft designed during WW2 by Ryan Aeronautical.
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft and the backbone of the Jagdwaffe of the Luftwaffe.
The Junkers Ju 188 Rächer was a German high-performance medium bomber used by the Luftwaffe during World War II.
The North American P-64 was an upgraded variant of the NA-50 fighter aircraft manufactured by North American Aviation in 1939.
The Curtiss P-36 Hawk (or Model 75) was an American fighter aircraft used extensively by the French Air Force during World War II.