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.

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. 

Farman HF.20 - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Farman HF.20

The Farman HF.20 was a family of French reconnaissance aircraft with adequate performance for use on secondary fronts.

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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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Bristol Scout - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Bristol Scout

The Bristol Scout was a single-seat biplane originally designed as a racing aircraft and later used as a fast reconnaissance plane.

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FBA Type A - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

FBA Type A

The FBA Type A was a family of French unequal-span pusher biplane reconnaissance flying boats produced before and 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). 

Curtiss XF15C - United States WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes, Fighters

Curtiss XF15C

The Curtiss XF15C was an American mixed-propulsion fighter prototype aircraft of which only three were constructed during World War II.

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Heinkel He 112 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Heinkel He 112

The Heinkel Heinkel He 112 was a German fighter aircraft designed to compete for the 1933 fighter contract of the Luftwaffe during WW2.

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A Nakajima B5N2 "Kate" in flight. Image courtesy of Wikimedia.

Nakajima B5N

The Nakajima B5N was a Japanese carrier-based torpedo bomber used during the Second World War by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).

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Henschel Hs 126 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History

Henschel Hs 126

The Henschel Hs 126 was a German two-seat reconnaissance and observation aircraft used during World War II. It is derived from Hs 122.

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