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 …

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 active United States Air Force aircraft Emblem of the USAF The following is a list of currently active military aircraft in the United States Air Force.

2025年9月9日 · An airplane is any of a class of fixed-wing aircraft that is heavier than air, propelled by a screw propeller or a high-velocity jet, and supported by the dynamic reaction of …

Learn about aircraft the U.S. Air Force uses to maintain air superiority around the world. Read about the capabilities, development, and operational history of the aircraft used by the Air …

Fighter aircraft (early on also pursuit aircraft) [a] are military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. In military conflict, the role of fighter aircraft is to establish air superiority of the …

2025年3月28日 · Understanding the difference between a category, class, and type of aircraft can be confusing, especially for those new to the aviation industry. This article will break down …

2025年9月9日 · Airplane - Jet, Propeller, Glider: There are a number of ways to identify aircraft by type. The primary distinction is between those that are lighter than air and those that are …

2025年8月6日 · Aviation, the development and operation of heavier-than-air aircraft. The term military aviation refers to the development and use of military aircraft, while the term civil …

2025年9月16日 · This NASA Aircraft page will showcase NASA’s aircraft operations that enable the Agency’s myriad missions, from preparing astronauts to go to space, to studying Earth …