Kawasaki Ki-61 “Hien”
The Kawasaki Ki-61 (飛燕) or flying swallow was a Japanese fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service during WW2.
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There are various types of aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, gliders, airships, and hot air balloons. This page will allow you to quickly visit each type section more easily. Jump to:
Airplanes – Airships – Gliders – Helicopters – Hot Air Balloons
Airplanes have significantly impacted global connectivity, commerce, and tourism, shrinking distances and facilitating global transportation networks. They have revolutionized travel, enabled rapid delivery of goods, facilitated emergency response and medical evacuations, and played a crucial role in military operations and surveillance. Here is the access to the complete database (divided by Type):
Airplanes, also known as aeroplanes or fixed-wing aircraft, are the most common and widely used type of aircraft. They have fixed wings that generate lift as they move through the air. Airplanes can range from small single-engine aircraft used for recreational purposes to large commercial airliners and cargo planes capable of carrying hundreds of passengers or significant amounts of freight.
The Kawasaki Ki-61 (飛燕) or flying swallow was a Japanese fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service during WW2.
The Curtiss C-1 Canada was a Canadian twin-engined bomber aircraft designed by Curtiss and used during the First World War.
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.
The Short Type 827 (Short Admiralty Type 827) was a British two-seat reconnaissance floatplane manufactured by Short Brothers during WW1.
The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft equipped with a wide range of weapons.
Helicopters are rotary-wing aircraft that use rotating blades on top to generate lift and propulsion. They have the unique ability to take off and land vertically and hover in one place. Helicopters are widely used in various applications, including transportation, search and rescue, and military operations.
Leonardo’s Aerial Screw was envisioned as a device resembling a large screw or corkscrew-shaped structure that would enable vertical flight.
The Cornu Helicopter was a French experimental helicopter widely credited with the first free flight of a rotary-wing aircraft.
The Mil Mi-8, known by its NATO reporting name “Hip,” is a Soviet-designed medium twin-turbine helicopter that is widely produced and used.
The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter primarily operated by the U.S. Army but used by many nations.
Leonardo’s Aerial Screw was envisioned as a device resembling a large screw or corkscrew-shaped structure that would enable vertical flight.
Gliders are unpowered aircraft that rely on the natural forces of wind and air currents to stay aloft. They have long wings and are designed to glide through the air for extended periods without an engine. Gliders are used for recreational flying, competitive soaring, and training purposes.
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 DFS 230 was a German transport glider developed in 1933 and operated by the Luftwaffe during World War II.
The Bristol XLRQ was a 12-seat amphibious glider aircraft developed for the United States Marine Corps in 1942-43.
The Airspeed AS.51 Horsa was a British troop-carrying glider developed and manufactured by Airspeed and used during the Second World War.
The Waco CG-4 (or Hadrian) was the most widely used American troop and cargo military glider of World War II.
Airships, also known as dirigibles or blimps, are lighter-than-air aircraft that use large gas-filled envelopes for buoyancy. They have engines for propulsion and control surfaces for maneuverability. Airships are relatively slower than airplanes but offer unique capabilities for long-distance travel and aerial observation.
The SS Class Airship were cheap and simple small non-rigid airships or “blimps” designed to counter German U-boats.
The Hindenburg was part of the Zeppelin fleet, built by the Zeppelin Company in Germany. Learn more about its tragic history.
The Astra-Torres Airship was a French non-rigid airship built by Société Astra between 1908 and 1922 and designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo.
The Zeppelin LZ 10 Schwaben was a German rigid passenger airship built in 1911 by Luftschiffbau Zeppelin and operated by DELAG.
Lana de Terzi’s Flying Boat was an early experimental aircraft built by Enrico Forlanini and Giovanni Battista “Lana” de Terzi in 1905.
Hot air balloons are aircraft that use hot air to generate lift. They consist of a large envelope filled with heated air and are propelled by wind currents. Hot air balloons are primarily used for recreational purposes and provide a serene and scenic flying experience.
The Virgin Atlantic Flyer was a groundbreaking hot air balloon piloted by entrepreneur Richard Branson and Swedish aeronaut Per Lindstrand.
The Spirit of Freedom was a groundbreaking hot air balloon that marked a historic achievement in aviation. Learn more about it.
The Montgolfier Brothers’ Balloon was the first manned hot air balloon. It was created in 1783 by Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier.
The Breitling Orbiter 3 was a historic hot air balloon that achieved the first successful nonstop circumnavigation of the globe in 1999.
The Double Eagle II was the first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean. It left Maine and landed on 17 August 1978 near Paris.