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.

Blériot XI - WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - France.

Blériot XI

The Blériot XI is a French aircraft and a famous accomplishment of the pioneer era of aviation. It was used for competitions, training, and combat.

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Wright Flyer or Kitty Hawk - WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - History

Blériot XII

The Blériot XII is a French aircraft dating back to the pioneer era of aviation. It was also the first airplane to carry two passengers.

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Blériot XXI - Pre-WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes

Blériot XXI

The Blériot XXI was a French aircraft designed and built by Blériot Aéronautique and powered by a 52 kW (70 hp) Gnome Gamma rotary engine.

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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. 

Vickers Vimy - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Details

Vickers Vimy

The Vickers Vimy was a British heavy bomber manufactured by Vickers Limited and used during the latter stages of the First World War.

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The Airco DH.5 WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.5

The Airco DH.5 is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft first introduced in 1917 to replace the DH.2 and similar outdated designs.

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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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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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Short Bomber (184) - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Short Bomber

The Short Bomber (also known as Short Type 184) was a British two-seat long-range reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo-carrying aircraft.

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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). 

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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German WW1 Aircraft: Fokker G.I

Fokker G.I

The Fokker G.I, or “Le Faucheur” (The Reaper), was a heavy Dutch twin-engine fighter and reconnaissance aircraft developed in the late 1930s.

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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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Boulton Paul Defiant - British Interwar & WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Boulton Paul Defiant

The Boulton Paul Defiant is a British interceptor aircraft designed as a turret fighter. It was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.

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