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.

Vickers Boxkite - British Pre-WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Vickers Boxkite

The Vickers Boxkite was a British experimental monoplane aircraft used in the flying school at Brooklands. They had a 50 hp Gnome engine.

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Wright Glider - Pre-WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Wright Glider

The Wright Glider was a series of four experimental aircraft (1 kite and 3 gliders) designed by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1900-1902.

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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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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.9 WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.9

The Airco DH.9 is a British single-engine biplane developed and used during World War I. It was ordered in large numbers by the RFC.

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SPAD S.XX (S.20) - WW1/Interwar French Aircraft & Warplanes

SPAD S.XX (S.20)

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.

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Aeromarine 39 - WW1 American Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Details

Aeromarine 39

The Aeromarine 39 was an American two-seat training seaplane biplane manufactured by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company for the Navy.

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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). 

Gloster F.5/34 - British Interwar & WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Gloster F.5/34

The Gloster F.5/34 was a British single-seat, single-engine monoplane fighter aircraft with eight machine guns and an air-cooled engine.

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Miles M.20 - British WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Miles M.20

The Miles M.20 was a British fighter developed by Miles Aircraft and used during World War II as an alternative to Spitfires and Hurricanes.

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Junkers Ju 88 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Junkers Ju 88

The Junkers Ju 88 was a German Luftwaffe twin-engined multirole combat aircraft introduced in 1939 and used widely during World War II.

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GippsAero GA8 Airvan - Australian Aircraft

CAC Wirraway

The CAC Wirraway was a training and general-purpose military aircraft manufactured by CAC in Australia between 1939 and 1946.

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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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