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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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. 

Sopwith Pup - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Sopwith Pup

The Sopwith Pup was a British single-seat biplane fighter used by the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps during World War I.

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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 IV

The Nieuport IV was a French monoplane built for sporting, training, and reconnaissance. It was created and retired in 1911.

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Bristol M.1 - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Bristol M.1

The Bristol M.1 was a British monoplane fighter used during the Great War (WW1). Despite its promise, only 130 Bristol M.1s were constructed.

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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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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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The Airco DH.9A WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.9A

The Airco DH.9A is a British light bomber used shortly before the end of the Great War (WW1). It featured a strengthened structure and Puma engine.

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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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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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Mitsubishi A5M - Japanese WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Mitsubishi A5M

The Mitsubishi A5M was a Japanese carrier-based fighter aircraft and the world’s first low-wing monoplane shipboard in service.

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Heinkel He 51 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Heinkel He 51

The Heinkel He 51 was a German single-seat biplane fighter aircraft with both seaplane and grund=attack versions. It was used during WW2.

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Arado Ar 196 - WW2 German Aircraft & Warplanes - Details

Arado Ar 196

The Arado Ar 196 was a German a shipboard reconnaissance low-wing monoplane aircraft used throughout the Second World War.

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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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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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Fairey Fulmar - British WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes - Fighters

Fairey Fulmar

The Fairey Fulmar is a British carrier-borne reconnaissance fighter aircraft that served with the Royal Navy’s FAA during World War II.

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