- Aircraft - Wikipedia
An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air It counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or the dynamic lift of an airfoil, [1] or, in a few cases, direct downward thrust from its engines
- Airplane - Wikipedia
Airplanes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and wing configurations The broad spectrum of uses for airplanes includes recreation, transportation of goods and people, military, and research
- List of large aircraft - Wikipedia
This is a list of large aircraft, including three types: fixed wing, rotary wing, and airships The US Federal Aviation Administration defines a large aircraft as any aircraft with a certificated maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of more than 12,500 lb (5,700 kg) [1]
- List of aircraft by date and usage category - Wikipedia
This is a list of aircraft by date and usage The date shown is the introduction of the first model of a line but not the current model For instance, while "the most popular" aircraft, such as Boeing 737 and 747 were introduced in 1960s, their recent models were revealed in the 21st century [1] ^ Kulisch, Eric (17 November 2023)
- Military aircraft - Wikipedia
Combat aircraft, or "warplanes", are divided broadly into fighters, bombers, attackers, electronic warfare, maritime, multirole, and unmanned aircraft Variations exist between them, including fighter-bombers, such as the MiG-23 ground-attack aircraft and the Soviet Ilyushin Il-2
- Aircraft - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It comes from the words air and craft, a term from boating as were many early aviation words There are many different kinds of aircraft Some aircraft keep in the sky by moving air over their wings Examples are aeroplanes, helicopters, and gliders Some aircraft keep in the sky by floating Examples are balloons and airships
- Airplane - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most airplanes are flown by a pilot on board the aircraft, but some are airplanes made to be remotely or computer-controlled such as drones Airplanes fly between many cities all over the world, carrying people and cargo
- Category:Aircraft by type - Wikipedia
Pages in category "Aircraft by type" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total This list may not reflect recent changes
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