List of aircraft by date and usage category

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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]

Contents

Civil aircraft

Civil air transport

Civil air transport
1903–19191920–19391940–19691970–present

Civil – general aviation

Military aircraft

Fighters

Bombers

Reconnaissance, electronic warfare and Airborne Early Warning

Carrier-based aircraft

Air support/attack aircraft

Training aircraft

Transport

Military – transport
1920–19381939–19451946–19691970–present

Helicopters and Autogyros

Racing aircraft

Experimental aircraft

Seaplanes and Amphibians

References

  1. Kulisch, Eric (17 November 2023). "The Last 747, Queen of the Skies". FLYING Magazine. Retrieved 10 February 2024.