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9V-SKA

9V-SKA was the Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-841 that became the first A380 delivered to an airline and the first to carry fare-paying passengers in commercial service. Built as m

A6-EDA

A6-EDA was the Airbus A380-861 that introduced the type to Emirates service. Built as manufacturer serial number 011, it was the first A380 delivered to Emirates and the first cust

United Arab Emirates

Airbus A220

The Airbus A220 is a twin-engine narrow-body family designed specifically for the 100–160-seat market. It began as the Bombardier CSeries before Airbus became the programme's major

Airbus A300

The Airbus A300 is a twin-engine widebody airliner developed by the original Airbus consortium. Its A300B1 prototype first flew at Toulouse on 28 October 1972. The programme establ

Airbus A310

The Airbus A310 is a twin-engine widebody airliner developed as a smaller member of the original Airbus family. It combined a shorter fuselage with a newly designed wing, providing

Airbus A318

The Airbus A318 is the shortest passenger airliner in the Airbus A320 family. It brought the family's single-aisle cabin and flight-deck arrangement into the roughly 100-seat marke

Airbus A320 family

The Airbus A320 family is a range of twin-engine narrow-body airliners. The original A320 introduced digital fly-by-wire flight controls to mainstream commercial service and became

Airbus A320neo family

The Airbus A320neo family is the re-engined generation of the Airbus A320 family of twin-engine narrow-body airliners. The name means new engine option. It comprises the A319neo, A

Airbus A321neo

The Airbus A321neo is the largest standard-fuselage member of the Airbus A320neo family. It combines the 44.51-metre A321 airframe with CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney

Airbus A321XLR

The Airbus A321XLR is an extra-long-range development of the Airbus A321neo. It combines the A321neo airframe and engine choices with a permanent rear centre fuel tank, a 101-tonne

Airbus A330

The Airbus A330 is a twin-engine wide-body family developed alongside the four-engine A340. It serves medium- and long-haul passenger routes, freight operations, air-to-air refuell

Airbus A330-300

The Airbus A330-300 is the original passenger airliner in the Airbus A330 twin-engine widebody family. It entered service in 1994 and offered a twin-aisle cabin for medium- and lon

Airbus A330-800

The Airbus A330-800 is the shorter airliner in the A330neo passenger-aircraft family. It develops the A330-200's basic fuselage format with new engines, a higher-span wing and upda

Airbus A330neo

The Airbus A330neo is the current-production generation of the Airbus A330 twin-engine widebody family. Launched in 2014, it comprises the shorter A330-800 and longer A330-900, bot

Airbus A340

The Airbus A340 is a four-engine, twin-aisle airliner family developed by Airbus for long-range passenger services. It was developed alongside the twin-engine Airbus A330, with whi

Airbus A340-200

The Airbus A340-200 is the shorter of the two original passenger airliners in the Airbus A340 family. It combines a twin-aisle cabin with four CFM56-5C engines and was designed for

Airbus A340-300

The Airbus A340-300 is the longer of the two original passenger airliners in the Airbus A340 family. It uses four CFM56-5C engines and a twin-aisle fuselage shared in basic cross-s

Airbus A340-500

The Airbus A340-500 is the ultra-long-range passenger airliner in the second A340 generation. It uses four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines and was developed alongside the longer A340

Airbus A350

The Airbus A350 is a long-range twin-engine wide-body family with a carbon-fibre fuselage and wing. Airbus developed it for high-capacity intercontinental routes and as a competito

Airbus A350 production list

The Airbus A350 production list summarises firm orders and deliveries for the Airbus A350 family by customer and variant. Airbus's commercial-aircraft register recorded 1,601 gross

Airbus A350-1000

The Airbus A350-1000 is the longer, higher-capacity passenger variant of the Airbus A350 twin-engine widebody family. It is certificated as the A350-1041 and is powered by higher-t

Airbus A350-900

The Airbus A350-900 is the initial and shorter passenger variant of the Airbus A350 family. It is a twin-engine, long-range widebody airliner certificated as the A350-941 and power

Airbus A380

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner, with two full-length decks and four engines. Airbus designed it for dense long-haul routes between major hubs.

Airbus A380 production list

The Airbus A380 production list records the 251 customer aircraft delivered by Airbus and the three flying development aircraft that were not delivered to an airline. Airbus delive

Airco DH.4

The Airco DH.4 was a British two-seat military reconnaissance aircraft and day bomber designed by Geoffrey de Havilland. It became especially important to the United States, where

United Kingdom

ATR 72

The ATR 72 is a twin-engine regional turboprop developed from the shorter ATR 42. It is optimised for short sectors, modest runways and markets where fuel-efficient regional capaci

Avro Lancaster

The Avro Lancaster was a British four-engine military heavy bomber and a principal aircraft of RAF Bomber Command during the final three years of the Second World War. Designed by

United Kingdom

Avro Vulcan

The Avro Vulcan was a British delta-wing military bomber and one of the RAF’s three V-bomber types. Developed for the nuclear deterrent, it later served in conventional bombing rol

United Kingdom

Bell AH-1 Cobra

The Bell AH-1 Cobra is an American military attack-helicopter family developed during the 1960s. Its narrow fuselage and tandem cockpit distinguished it from utility helicopters ad

United States

Bell H-13 Sioux

The Bell H-13 Sioux was an American light military helicopter derived from the Bell 47. It is particularly associated with casualty evacuation during the Korean War, while other ve

United States

Bell P-39 Airacobra

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was an American military fighter with its engine mounted behind the pilot. A long shaft drove the propeller, leaving the nose available for a heavy cannon.

United States

Bell P-63 Kingcobra

The Bell P-63 Kingcobra was an American military fighter developed from experience with the P-39 Airacobra. Although it retained the earlier aircraft's general arrangement, includi

United States

Bell UH-1 Iroquois

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois is an American military utility helicopter widely known as the Huey. Its family served in transport, evacuation, command and armed-support roles, becoming cl

United States

Blackburn Buccaneer

The Blackburn Buccaneer was a British military strike aircraft designed for low-level operations from aircraft carriers. It entered Royal Navy service before becoming an RAF aircra

United Kingdom

Boeing 707

The Boeing 707 is a four-engine jet airliner associated with the expansion of long-distance jet passenger service in the late 1950s. The production 707-120 first flew on 20 Decembe

Boeing 717

The Boeing 717 is a short-haul jet airliner developed for the approximately 100-seat market. Launched as the McDonnell Douglas MD-95 in 1995, it was renamed after the 1997 merger o

Boeing 727

The Boeing 727 is a three-engine jet airliner developed for short- and medium-range passenger services. The 727-100 first flew on 9 February 1963. Its design combined jet performan

Boeing 737 Classic

The Boeing 737 Classic is the second major generation of the Boeing 737, comprising the 737-300, 737-400 and 737-500. Boeing combined the original 737 fuselage cross-section with C

Boeing 737 family

The Boeing 737 family is a series of twin-engine narrow-body airliners spanning four main generations. It serves short- and medium-haul networks, low-cost carriers and specialised

Boeing 737 MAX

The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth major generation of the Boeing 737, a family of twin-engine, narrow-body airliners. Developed from the 737 Next Generation, it combines CFM Interna

Boeing 737 MAX 8

The Boeing 737 MAX 8, certificated as the 737-8, is the baseline passenger variant of the Boeing 737 MAX family. It is a twin-engine narrowbody airliner derived from the 737-800, u

Boeing 737 Next Generation

The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated 737NG, is the third major generation of the Boeing 737. It comprises the 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900 and 737-9

Boeing 747

The Boeing 747 is a four-engine wide-body aircraft distinguished by its forward upper deck. It transformed long-distance travel by combining unprecedented passenger capacity with i

Boeing 747 production list

The Boeing 747 production list records all 1,574 aircraft completed on the 747 production line, from prototype RA001 to the final 747-8 Freighter. Boeing built the family at Everet

Boeing 747-400

The Boeing 747-400 is the most numerous generation of the Boeing 747. It combined the 747-300's stretched upper deck with a two-pilot glass flight deck, wingtip extensions and wing

Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 is the final generation of the Boeing 747, produced as the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger aircraft and 747-8F freighter. It has a stretched fuselage, a new wing

Boeing 757

The Boeing 757 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft built for short- to medium-haul service with strong field performance and transcontinental range. It shares a common pilot type

Boeing 767

The Boeing 767 is a twin-engine wide-body family developed in parallel with the narrow-body 757. It opened many long-distance routes to efficient twin-engine operation and later be

Boeing 777

The Boeing 777 is a family of long-range twin-engine wide-body aircraft. It was Boeing's first commercial aircraft designed entirely with computer-aided methods and established ver

Boeing 777-300ER

The Boeing 777-300ER is a long-range, widebody twin-engine airliner and the most numerous member of the first-generation Boeing 777 family. It combines the fuselage length of the 7

Boeing 777X

The Boeing 777X is a family of large, long-range widebody twin-engine aircraft under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Derived from the Boeing 777, it combines a new carb

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range twin-engine wide-body family built extensively from carbon-fibre composite structures. It was designed to connect long thin routes with lo

Boeing 787 production list

The Boeing 787 production list summarises orders and deliveries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family by contractual customer and variant. Boeing's live commercial-aircraft register

Boeing 787-9

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the middle and longest-range member of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family. It is a 6.1-metre stretch of the 787-8, retaining the family's composite air

Boeing AH-64 Apache

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an American twin-engine military attack helicopter. Originally developed by Hughes, it entered production through McDonnell Douglas and evolved into succ

United States

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was an American four-engine military heavy bomber. It became closely associated with the U.S. Army Air Forces' daylight offensive over Europe, where

United States

Boeing B-29 Superfortress

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was an American four-engine military strategic bomber introduced during the Second World War. Its pressurised crew spaces, powerful engines and remote

United States

Boeing B-47 Stratojet

The Boeing B-47 Stratojet was an American military jet bomber that became a major component of Strategic Air Command during the 1950s and early 1960s. Its swept wings, podded engin

United States

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American military long-range heavy bomber. Entering operational service in 1955, it served in the Cold War nuclear force and later in numerous

United States

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a four-engine military transport used for strategic airlift, delivery to forward airfields, airdrop and medical evacuation. It combines a large c

United States

Boeing CH-47 Chinook

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American tandem-rotor military transport helicopter. It carries troops and cargo and supports evacuation, special operations and disaster relief. The

United States

Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is an American twin-engine military strike fighter designed for aircraft-carrier operations. The F/A-18E has one seat, while the F/A-18F has two.

United States

Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

The Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet was an American military primary trainer used to introduce pilots to powered flight. It formed part of the Stearman Model 75 family, whose closely

United States

Boulton Paul Defiant

The Boulton Paul Defiant was a British two-seat military fighter whose main armament was concentrated in a powered turret behind the pilot. It entered the Second World War as a day

United Kingdom

Bristol Beaufighter

The Bristol Beaufighter was a British twin-engine military aircraft used as a night fighter and maritime strike aircraft during the Second World War. Heavy gun armament, airborne r

United Kingdom

Bristol Blenheim

The Bristol Blenheim was a British twin-engine military light bomber that also served as a night fighter. It developed from a fast civilian aircraft and entered RAF service in 1937

United Kingdom

Bristol F.2 Fighter

The Bristol F.2 Fighter was a British two-seat military biplane used for fighting and reconnaissance during the First World War. The family developed from the F.2A into the more nu

United Kingdom

British Airways Airbus A350 registrations

The British Airways Airbus A350 registrations record comprises 18 UK-registered Airbus A350-1000 aircraft operated by British Airways. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) registe

Chengdu J-20

The Chengdu J-20 is a Chinese twin-engine stealth fighter developed for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force. It is China’s first operational low-observable combat aircraft and i

Concorde

Concorde was a British-French supersonic passenger airliner operated by British Airways and Air France. It cruised at about Mach 2 and made scheduled transatlantic journeys in roug

Concorde production list

The Concorde production list records all 20 Concorde airframes built by Sud Aviation/Aérospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation between 1967 and 1979. The programme produced

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American four-engine military heavy bomber used throughout the Second World War. Its long range made it valuable both for strategic attacks a

United States

Convair B-36 Peacemaker

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was an American military intercontinental bomber developed during the Second World War and operated during the early Cold War. Its enormous airframe and

United States

Convair B-58 Hustler

The Convair B-58 Hustler was an American military strategic bomber and the Air Force's first operational supersonic bomber. Its delta wing, four engines and slender fuselage embodi

United States

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was an American military all-weather interceptor built around a delta wing and radar-controlled weapons system. It entered Air Defense Command servic

United States

Convair F-106 Delta Dart

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was an American military all-weather interceptor developed from the F-102 line. Extensive changes justified a new designation rather than the originall

United States

Curtiss C-46 Commando

The Curtiss C-46 Commando was a twin-engine military transport developed from the CW-20 commercial-airliner project. Deliveries to the U.S. Army Air Forces began in July 1942. It b

United States

Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American military fighter widely used during the Second World War. British and Commonwealth versions carried the names Tomahawk and Kittyhawk. Avail

United States

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver

The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was an American military carrier scout and dive bomber developed to replace the Douglas SBD Dauntless. Its introduction was delayed by serious technical

United States

Dassault Mirage 2000

The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French single-engine delta-wing multirole fighter. Developed as a successor to earlier Mirage aircraft, it entered service in the 1980s and was produc

Dassault Rafale

The Dassault Rafale is a French military multirole fighter serving both land-based air forces and naval aviation. Dassault developed related versions for these requirements: the si

France

de Havilland Mosquito

The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engine military aircraft built largely from wood. Conceived as a fast, unarmed bomber, it developed into reconnaissance, night-fighter,

United Kingdom

de Havilland Vampire

The de Havilland Vampire was a British single-engine military jet fighter that first flew in 1943. Its compact central fuselage and twin tail booms enclosed a short exhaust path, m

United Kingdom

de Havilland Venom

The de Havilland Venom was a British military jet fighter developed from the Vampire. It retained the twin-boom layout but introduced a more powerful Ghost engine and a thinner win

United Kingdom

Douglas A-20 Havoc

The Douglas A-20 Havoc was an American twin-engine military light bomber and attack aircraft. Related export aircraft served under the Boston and Havoc names in British service. Th

United States

Douglas A-26 Invader

The Douglas A-26 Invader was an American twin-engine military attack aircraft and light bomber that served in the Second World War, Korea and Southeast Asia. Renamed B-26 in 1948,

United States

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was an American military light attack aircraft designed by Ed Heinemann. Its compact size and emphasis on low weight made it suitable for carrier operations

United States

Douglas C-124 Globemaster II

The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II was a large piston-powered military transport developed from the C-74. Known to crews as Old Shaky, it first flew on 27 November 1949. Deliveries b

United States

Douglas C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was a military transport adapted from the DC-3 airliner. It carried freight and personnel, evacuated casualties, towed gliders and dropped paratroopers du

United States

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

The Douglas C-54 Skymaster was the military version of the four-engine DC-4 transport. It entered U.S. Army Air Forces service during the Second World War and carried personnel and

United States

Douglas SBD Dauntless

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was an American military scout and dive bomber operated by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps during the Second World War. Flying from aircraft carriers and l

United States

Embraer E-Jet family

The Embraer E-Jet family comprises twin-engine regional and small narrow-body airliners. Its two-by-two cabin and range allow airlines to serve thinner routes without the middle se

Emirates Airbus A380 registrations

The Emirates Airbus A380 registrations record links the 123 Airbus A380 aircraft delivered new to Emirates with their manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), certified engine variants

English Electric Lightning

The English Electric Lightning was a British supersonic military interceptor. Its two vertically staggered turbojets and sharply swept wings gave it a distinctive configuration. It

United Kingdom

Eurofighter Typhoon

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a European military multirole fighter developed through a multinational programme. It is designed for both air-to-air and air-to-surface operations, with

F-BTSC

F-BTSC was a French-built Concorde Type 1 version 101 operated by Air France. It was Concorde production number 203, the first production-standard aircraft to enter the programme's

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar was a military tactical transport developed from the C-82 Packet. Its twin-boom layout left the rear of the central cargo compartment accessible,

United States

Fairchild C-123 Provider

The Fairchild C-123 Provider was a military assault transport designed to carry troops and cargo into small, relatively unprepared airstrips. Its most extensive combat service was

United States

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American military aircraft designed for close air support. Its twin-engine configuration, low-speed handling and ability to remain

United States

Fighter aircraft

Fighter aircraft are military aircraft used to contest control of the air and protect airspace. Their tasks range from intercepting unidentified aircraft in peacetime to engaging e

Focke-Wulf Fw 190

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a German single-seat military fighter and fighter-bomber used throughout the later Second World War. It complemented the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and develope

Germany

Fokker D.VII

The Fokker D.VII was a German military fighter biplane introduced during the final year of the First World War. Its climb, manoeuvrability and forgiving handling made it highly res

Germany

Fokker Dr.I

The Fokker Dr.I was a German single-seat military fighter with three wings, introduced during the First World War. It became famous through its association with Manfred von Richtho

Germany

G-BOAA

G-BOAA is a preserved British-built Concorde Type 1 variant 102 formerly operated by British Airways. It is Concorde production number 206 and is recorded by the UK Civil Aviation

G-BOAB

G-BOAB is a preserved British-built Concorde Type 1 variant 102 formerly operated by British Airways. It is Concorde production number 208 and is recorded by the UK Civil Aviation

G-BOAC

G-BOAC is a preserved British-built Concorde Type 1 variant 102 formerly operated by British Airways. It is Concorde production number 204 and is recorded by the UK Civil Aviation

G-BOAF

G-BOAF is a preserved British-built Concorde Type 1 variant 102 formerly operated by British Airways. It is Concorde production number 216 and is recorded by the UK Civil Aviation

G-BOAG

G-BOAG, originally registered G-BFKW, is a preserved British-built Concorde Type 1 variant 102 formerly operated by British Airways. It is Concorde production number 214 and is rec

G-XWBA

G-XWBA is an Airbus A350-1041 operated by British Airways. Built as manufacturer serial number 326, it was the airline's first Airbus A350 and the first A350-1000 delivered to a me

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was an American military strike aircraft with variable-sweep wings and a side-by-side crew arrangement. It was designed for long-range attacks,

United States

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine military multirole fighter originally developed by General Dynamics and subsequently produced and developed by Lockheed Martin. Designed

United States

Gloster Javelin

The Gloster Javelin was a British twin-engine military interceptor designed for all-weather operations. Its radar, delta wing and high-mounted tailplane supported interception by d

United Kingdom

Gloster Meteor

The Gloster Meteor was a British twin-engine military jet fighter. Its first prototype flight took place at RAF Cranwell on 5 March 1943. The type became the first jet aircraft to

United Kingdom

Grumman A-6 Intruder

The Grumman A-6 Intruder was an American military all-weather attack aircraft operated by the Navy and Marine Corps. Its pilot and bombardier-navigator sat side by side, using inte

United States

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye

The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American military carrier-based airborne early warning and control aircraft. Its radar, communications and mission crew provide surveillance and coord

United States

Grumman F-14 Tomcat

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was an American military carrier fighter designed for fleet defence and air superiority. It combined two engines, variable-sweep wings and a two-person crew

United States

Grumman F4F Wildcat

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American military carrier fighter that helped sustain United States Navy and Marine Corps aviation during the early Pacific war. It also served with

United States

Grumman F6F Hellcat

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was an American military carrier fighter introduced during the Second World War. It became the United States Navy's standard carrier fighter during 1944 and

United States

Grumman TBF Avenger

The Grumman TBF Avenger was an American military torpedo bomber that became a standard component of U.S. Navy carrier air groups during the Second World War. Eastern Aircraft, a di

United States

Handley Page Halifax

The Handley Page Halifax was a British four-engine military heavy bomber that shared a large part of RAF Bomber Command's wartime offensive with the Lancaster. It also served as a

United Kingdom

Handley Page Victor

The Handley Page Victor was a British military aircraft developed as a strategic nuclear bomber. It subsequently served in reconnaissance and aerial-refuelling roles, with tanker v

United Kingdom

Hawker Hunter

The Hawker Hunter was a British military jet fighter that became the Royal Air Force’s standard single-seat fighter during the 1950s. Later versions performed ground-attack and tra

United Kingdom

Hawker Hurricane

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat military fighter that formed a major part of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Designed under Sydney Camm, it entered

United Kingdom

Hawker Tempest

The Hawker Tempest was a British single-seat military fighter developed from the Typhoon. It combined a redesigned wing with powerful piston engines and four 20 mm cannon. Introduc

United Kingdom

Hawker Typhoon

The Hawker Typhoon was a British single-seat military fighter-bomber powered by the Napier Sabre engine. Originally intended as an interceptor, it became closely associated with lo

United Kingdom

Heinkel He 111

The Heinkel He 111 was a German twin-engine military medium bomber used extensively by the Luftwaffe during the early Second World War. Later versions had a distinctive extensively

Germany

Ilyushin Il-2

The Ilyushin Il-2 was a Soviet military ground-attack aircraft designed to support troops by attacking enemy vehicles, positions and other battlefield targets. Often called the Sht

Soviet Union

Junkers Ju 87

The Junkers Ju 87 was a German military dive bomber widely known as the Stuka. Its inverted gull wing, fixed landing gear and steep attack profile made it one of the most recognisa

Germany

Junkers Ju 88

The Junkers Ju 88 was a German twin-engine military aircraft that developed from a bomber into a large family of combat variants. Its roles included reconnaissance, night fighting

Germany

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. Developed for tactical airlift, it carries personnel and cargo and supports airdrop an

United States

Lockheed C-141 Starlifter

The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a four-engine jet military transport that helped replace piston-powered strategic airlifters. Its first flight took place on 17 December 1963, and

United States

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a military strategic transport designed to carry exceptionally large cargo for the United States Air Force. The first aircraft flew on 30 June 1968 from

United States

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was an American military supersonic fighter with a long fuselage and exceptionally small wings. Developed during the 1950s, it served in fighter and

United States

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was an American military attack aircraft developed to strike important targets while reducing detection by radar. Despite its fighter-series designatio

United States

Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is an American three-engine wide-body airliner developed by Lockheed Corporation. Introduced in 1972, it was known for a quiet cabin, advanced automatic

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American military fighter developed primarily for air superiority. It combines low-observable design, integrated avionics, supersonic cruising

United States

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, supersonic military multirole fighters. Its three variants combine related mission systems with dif

Lockheed P-2 Neptune

The Lockheed P-2 Neptune was an American military land-based maritime patrol aircraft, originally designated P2V. It entered operational service in 1947 and remained with the Naval

United States

Lockheed P-3 Orion

The Lockheed P-3 Orion is an American military maritime patrol aircraft developed from the L-188 Electra airliner. Entering Navy service in 1962, it became a principal land-based a

United States

Lockheed P-38 Lightning

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was an American twin-engine military fighter of the Second World War. Its pilot and weapons occupied a central nacelle between two engine-carrying booms

United States

Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star

The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was an American military jet fighter developed during the Second World War. Renamed F-80 in 1948, it subsequently fought in Korea as both a fighter

United States

Lockheed S-3 Viking

The Lockheed S-3 Viking was an American military carrier aircraft developed for anti-submarine warfare. It entered operational service in 1974 as the successor to the S-2 Tracker a

United States

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star was an American military jet trainer developed from the F-80 fighter. Its tandem cockpits allowed an instructor to teach a student in a jet aircraft

United States

Lockheed U-2

The Lockheed U-2 is an American military and intelligence reconnaissance aircraft designed for sustained flight at high altitude. Its long, narrow wings support substantial sensor

United States

LTV A-7 Corsair II

The LTV A-7 Corsair II was an American military attack aircraft developed for the Navy and subsequently adapted for the Air Force. It emphasised range, weapons capacity and accurat

United States

Lufthansa Boeing 747 registrations

The Lufthansa Boeing 747 registrations record comprises 26 passenger aircraft in the Lufthansa mainline fleet on 29 August 2026: eight Boeing 747-400s and eighteen Boeing 747-8 Int

Martin B-26 Marauder

The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American twin-engine military medium bomber built for high-speed attacks. It saw its earliest combat in the Pacific but became especially important

United States

Martin B-57 Canberra

The Martin B-57 Canberra was an American military jet bomber derived from the British English Electric Canberra. It was built to replace ageing piston-engined attack aircraft and s

United States · British design origin

McDonnell Douglas DC-10

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is an American three-engine widebody aircraft developed for medium- and long-range passenger and freight service. Smaller than the contemporary Boeing 7

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine military fighter developed to establish and maintain air superiority. The original Eagle family includes the single-seat

United States

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was an American military aircraft originally developed for Navy fleet defence. It subsequently served the Air Force, Marine Corps and foreign o

United States

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an American twin-engine multirole fighter designed for both fighter and attack missions. It became a mainstay of United States carrier aviati

McDonnell Douglas MD-11

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a long-range widebody trijet developed from the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. It has a stretched fuselage, winglets, revised wing and tail aerodynamics, m

McDonnell F-101 Voodoo

The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was an American military jet aircraft produced as a fighter-bomber, interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft. Its origins lay in the XF-88 penetration-fig

United States

Messerschmitt Bf 109

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German single-seat military fighter that remained a central Luftwaffe aircraft throughout the Second World War. First flown in 1935, it evolved throu

Germany

Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet

The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was a German rocket-powered military interceptor used late in the Second World War. Its extraordinary climb performance contrasted with very short po

Germany

Messerschmitt Me 262

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was a German twin-engine military jet fighter introduced operationally in 1944. Its speed considerably exceeded that of contemporary piston-engine fighters

Germany

Mikoyan MiG-29

The Mikoyan MiG-29 is a Soviet twin-engine fighter developed for frontline air defence and air superiority. NATO assigned it the reporting name Fulcrum, and the aircraft became one

Military helicopters

Military helicopters are rotary-wing aircraft employed by armed forces for transport, combat support, maritime warfare and other missions. Their operational equipment varies widely

Military transport aircraft

Military transport aircraft move personnel, equipment and supplies in support of armed forces. Their work includes deploying units, sustaining operations, evacuating patients and d

Mitsubishi A6M Zero

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a Japanese single-seat military fighter operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from carriers and land bases. Designed by Mitsubishi and also built by Na

Japan

N747NA

N747NA is the former NASA registration carried by the Boeing 747SP-21 that served as the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). Built as manufacturer serial numb

N905NA

N905NA, commonly called NASA 905, is the Boeing 747-123 that became NASA's first Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). Built as manufacturer serial number 20107 and Boeing line number 86

Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa

The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa was a Japanese single-seat military fighter and a principal aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. Known to the Allies as Oscar, it fought ac

Japan

Nieuport 28

The Nieuport 28 was a French military fighter that became the first fighter type flown in combat by the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War. Although French fo

France

North American B-25 Mitchell

The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engine military medium bomber. Named for air-power advocate William Mitchell, it served in widely separated theatres and becam

United States

North American F-100 Super Sabre

The North American F-100 Super Sabre was an American military supersonic fighter that became an important fighter-bomber. Single-seat versions performed attack missions, while the

United States

North American F-86 Sabre

The North American F-86 Sabre was an American military jet fighter best known for its swept wings and service in the Korean War. The family developed from a day fighter into severa

United States

North American P-51 Mustang

The North American P-51 Mustang was an American military fighter developed initially for Britain. It became particularly important as a long-range escort for Allied bombers during

United States

North American T-6 Texan

The North American T-6 Texan was a single-engine military advanced trainer that prepared pilots for frontline aircraft. Its design lineage began with the NA-16 prototype in 1935. T

United States

Northrop F-89 Scorpion

The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was an American military all-weather interceptor designed for continental air defence. A pilot and radar operator occupied tandem cockpits, and two jet e

United States

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is an American military heavy bomber designed for long-range strike using low-observable technology. Its flying-wing configuration is closely associ

United States

Northrop P-61 Black Widow

The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was an American twin-engine military night fighter developed specifically to find and attack aircraft after dark. Radar carried in its nose allowed th

United States

Panavia Tornado

The Panavia Tornado is a European twin-engine variable-sweep-wing combat aircraft developed jointly by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. It was produced in strike, air-de

Piasecki H-21

The Piasecki H-21 was an American tandem-rotor military transport and rescue helicopter. Known as the Workhorse or Shawnee in different services, its curved fuselage also earned th

United States

Republic F-84 Thunderjet

The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was an American military jet fighter-bomber with straight wings. It became a major ground-attack aircraft during the Korean War and also equipped allie

United States

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a large American military fighter that served as both a high-altitude escort and a low-level fighter-bomber during the Second World War. Its power

United States

Rockwell B-1 Lancer

The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is an American military heavy bomber with variable-sweep wings and four afterburning turbofan engines. Developed through the B-1A and operational B-1B progr

United States

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a

The Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a was a British single-seat military fighter of the First World War. Developed at Farnborough, it became a major fighter of the Royal Flying Corps a

United Kingdom

Saab JAS 39 Gripen

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish military multirole fighter family. It combines air-defence and other combat tasks with an operating concept that emphasises dispersed basing and

Sweden

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion

The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion is an American military heavy-transport helicopter family developed for the Marine Corps. Its original twin-engine design led to specialised rescue

United States

Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw

The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw was an American military utility helicopter belonging to the S-55 family. It provided a larger transport cabin than earlier Sikorsky helicopters and bec

United States

Sikorsky H-34

The Sikorsky H-34 was an American military helicopter family derived from the company’s S-58 design. Versions served in transport, anti-submarine and other utility roles. The diffe

United States

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is an American military utility helicopter. Developed to meet an Army requirement for a robust tactical transport, it entered operational service in 1

United States

Sopwith Camel

The Sopwith Camel was a British single-seat military fighter used during the First World War. It entered combat in 1917 and became one of the principal Allied fighters on the Weste

United Kingdom

Sopwith Pup

The Sopwith Pup was a British military fighter biplane that served with the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service during the First World War. It became particularly well r

United Kingdom

Sopwith Triplane

The Sopwith Triplane was a British military fighter distinguished by three narrow wings on each side of the fuselage. Its prototype appeared in May 1916, and the type became associ

United Kingdom

SPAD XIII

The SPAD XIII was a French single-seat military fighter that entered service during the First World War. Developed from the SPAD VII, it combined a more powerful Hispano-Suiza engi

France

Sukhoi Su-27

The Sukhoi Su-27 is a Soviet twin-engine air-superiority fighter developed to counter advanced American aircraft such as the F-15 Eagle. NATO assigned it the reporting name Flanker

Sukhoi Su-35

The Sukhoi Su-35 is a Russian highly manoeuvrable twin-engine multirole fighter developed from the Su-27 Flanker. The current Su-35S combines an updated airframe, powerful radar, n

Supermarine Spitfire

The Supermarine Spitfire was a British military fighter designed by R. J. Mitchell and developed into a succession of wartime and postwar versions. It entered Royal Air Force servi

United Kingdom

Vickers Valiant

The Vickers Valiant was a British military jet bomber and the first of the RAF’s V-bomber types to enter service. It helped establish the airborne nuclear deterrent and subsequentl

United Kingdom

Vickers Wellington

The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engine military medium bomber designed by Rex Pierson using Barnes Wallis's geodetic structural principles. It formed a major part of Brit

United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 registrations

The Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 registrations record comprises 12 UK-registered Airbus A350-1000 aircraft operated by Virgin Atlantic Airways. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Vought F-8 Crusader

The Vought F-8 Crusader was an American military carrier fighter developed to meet a 1952 Navy requirement for supersonic level-flight performance. Originally designated F8U, it co

United States

Vought F4U Corsair

The Vought F4U Corsair was an American military fighter distinguished by its inverted gull wing. Developed for naval aviation, it first gained extensive combat experience with land

United States