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. 

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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Caudron G.3 - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Caudron G.3

The Caudron G.3 was a single-engined sesquiplane widely used during World War I as a trainer and reconnaissance aircraft.

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Nieuport 16 - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Nieuport 16

The Nieuport 16 was a French single-seat sesquiplane fighter aircraft designed by Gustave Delage and used during World War I.

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Sopwith Snipe - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Sopwith Snipe

The Sopwith Snipe was a British single-seat biplane fighter used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the First World War.

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SPAD S.VIII - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

SPAD S.XIII

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.

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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). 

Grumman F3F - American WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes - USA

Grumman F3F

The Grumman F3F was an American biplane fighter aircraft designed for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.

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Spitfire H.F Mk. VII being tested at Langley, 1943.

Supermarine Spitfire

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.

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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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Heinkel He 219 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Heinkel He 219

The Heinkel He 219 was a German night-fighter developed in 1943 that served with the Luftwaffe during the later stages of World War II.

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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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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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