Aircraft

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An aircraft.
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An aircraft.

An aircraft is a flying machine. Aircraft are often said to belong to one of two groups:

Group 1 - Heavier than air

  • Don't have a motor
    • Gliders
    • Hang gliders
    • Paragliders
    • Parasails

Group 2 - Lighter than air include: