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 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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Albatros D.III - German WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - Fighters

Albatros D.III

The Albatros D.III was a German fighter biplane aircraft used by the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I.

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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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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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Albatros D.I - German WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - Fighters

Albatros D.I

The Albatros D.I was a German fighter aircraft used by the bulk of the German and Austrian fighter squadrons 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). 

Gloster E.28/39 - British Interwar & WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Gloster E.28/39

The Gloster E.28/39, first flown in 1941, was the first British jet-engine aircraft and the fourth jet to fly. It led to the Gloster Meteor.

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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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Antonov An-2 - Russian/Soviet Aircraft and Warplanes - WW2

Antonov An-2

The Antonov An-2 is a Russian / Soviet single-engine biplane that still remains in service for both military and civilian use.

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Hawker Hurricane - British Interwar & WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes

Hawker Hurricane

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed in the 1930s and used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during WW2.

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