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Ukraine’s inventory includes a mix of legacy platforms like the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-24, and Su-25, alongside newly acquired Western aircraft.
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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.
Ukraine’s inventory includes a mix of legacy platforms like the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-24, and Su-25, alongside newly acquired Western aircraft.
The weirdest-looking planes ever built, ranked for their odd designs, ambitious concepts, and sometimes just plain bizarre appearances.
A list of the most important milestones in the history of hot air balloons, showcasing their development and contributions.
Texas, with its vast skies and rich military heritage, has produced some of the most legendary fighter aces in American history.
All about the Pugachev’s Cobra, an advanced aerobatic maneuver that highlights the exceptional agility and performance of fighter jets.
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.
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.
The Vickers Boxkite was a British experimental monoplane aircraft used in the flying school at Brooklands. They had a 50 hp Gnome engine.
The Wright Flyer or Wright I was an experimental airplane invented and flown in 1903 by brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright.
The Sopwith Three-Seater was one of the first aircraft designed and built by the Sopwith Aviation Company before World War I.
The Wright Glider was a series of four experimental aircraft (1 kite and 3 gliders) designed by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1900-1902.
The Short S.38 was a British coastal patrol and trainer built by Shot Brothers. It fley for the first time on 30 August 1912.
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 Bristol M.1 was a British monoplane fighter used during the Great War (WW1). Despite its promise, only 130 Bristol M.1s were constructed.
The Airco DH.6 is a two-seat biplane introduced in 1916 and used during World War I for training pilots and observers.
The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.7 was a British two-seat light bomber and reconnaissance biplane designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory.
The Armstrong Whitworth F.K.3 is a British two-seat biplane built during the First World War. After the conflict, it was considered obsolete.
The Airco DH.1 is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft and one of the most important aircraft designers of the 20th century.
The Vickers E.S.1 was an early British single-seat biplane fighter aircraft used during World War I. Only three Vickers E.S.1 were ever built.
The Vickers F.B.12 was a British biplane pusher fighter aircraft developed by Vickers Limited and used during World War I.
The Morane-Saulnier P was a French parasol wing two-seat reconnaissance airplane used during World War I until 1917.
The Voisin III was a French two-seater pusher biplane aircraft developed by Voisin in 1914 and used during World War I.
The Fokker Eindecker III (or E.III) was a German single-seat monoplane fighter aircraft used during World War I.
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).
The Waco CG-4 (or Hadrian) was the most widely used American troop and cargo military glider of World War II.
The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the first operational U.S. warplane explicitly designed to be a night fighter.
The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin, one of the quirkiest aircraft ever built and probably the closest thing aviation ever came to a jet-powered egg.
The Fairey Fulmar is a British carrier-borne reconnaissance fighter aircraft that served with the Royal Navy’s FAA during World War II.
The Junkers Ju 188 Rächer was a German high-performance medium bomber used by the Luftwaffe during World War II.
The Grumman F3F was an American biplane fighter aircraft designed for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
The Junkers Ju 52 was a German transport aircraft designed by Junkers used as both an airliner and deployed during World War II.
The Bristol Blenheim was a British light bomber aircraft used extensively in the first two years of the Second World War.
The CAC Boomerang is an Australian fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.
The Vultee P-66 Vanguard was a fighter aircraft ordered initially by Sweden and manufactured by Vultee Aircraft during WW2.