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.

Short S.27 - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Short S.27

The Short S.27 was a series of British training and experimental aircraft designed by Short Brothers and used Royal Flying Corps.

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Wright Flyer III - Pre-WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Wright Flyer III

The Wright III was an experimental airplane designed by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1905. It achieved better performance than Flyers I & II.

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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. 

Nieuport 24 - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Nieuport 24

The Nieuport 24 was a French sesquiplane fighter aircraft designed by the Nieuport company and used during World War I.

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Sopwith Triplane - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Sopwith Triplane

The Sopwith Triplane (“Tripe” or “Tripehound”) was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a pioneering role in World War I.

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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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The Airco DH.2 WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.2

The Airco DH.2 is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft introduced in 1915. It was the first British fighter to have a forward-firing machine gun.

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The Airco DH.6 WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.6

The Airco DH.6 is a two-seat biplane introduced in 1916 and used during World War I for training pilots and observers.

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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). 

Focke-Wulf Ta 152 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes

Focke-Wulf Ta 152

The Focke-Wulf Ta 152 was a World War II German high-altitude fighter-interceptor that entered service with the Luftwaffe in January 1945.

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North Vought XF5U- WW2 American Aircraft & Warplanes, Info, Pics

Vought XF5U

The Vought XF5U was an experimental U.S. Navy fighter aircraft during World War II. Its unorthodox design was done by Charles H. Zimmerman.

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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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Yakovlev UT-1 - Soviet WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - Soviet Air Force

Yakovlev UT-1

The Yakovlev UT-1 was a single-seater trainer aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force during WW2, from 1937 until the late 1940s.

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