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.

Short S.27 - British WW1 Aircraft and Warplanes

Short S.27

The Short S.27 was a series of British training and experimental aircraft designed by Short Brothers and used Royal Flying Corps.

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Wright Flyer III - Pre-WW1 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Wright Flyer III

The Wright III was an experimental airplane designed by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1905. It achieved better performance than Flyers I & II.

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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. 

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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Voisin III - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes

Voisin III

The Voisin III was a French two-seater pusher biplane aircraft developed by Voisin in 1914 and used during World War I.

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The Airco DH.2 WW1 Airplane

Airco DH.2

The Airco DH.2 is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft introduced in 1915. It was the first British fighter to have a forward-firing machine gun.

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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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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 XP-46 - United States WW2 Aircraft and Warplanes, Fighters

Curtiss XP-46

The Curtiss XP-46 was an American prototype fighter aircraft development of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation during World War II.

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Henschel Hs 123 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History

Henschel Hs 123

The Henschel Hs 123 was a single-seat biplane dive bomber and close-support aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War WW2.

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GippsAero GA8 Airvan - Australian Aircraft

CAC Wirraway

The CAC Wirraway was a training and general-purpose military aircraft manufactured by CAC in Australia between 1939 and 1946.

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Heinkel He 280 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History, Pics

Heinkel He 280

The Heinkel He 280 was a German turbo-jet-powered fighter aircraft. Only nine of these planes were built 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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