Aircraft

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

Group 1 - Heavier than air

• Have a motor
  • Airplanes (or aeroplanes)
  • Helicopters and autogyros

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

Group 2 - Lighter than air include:

• Balloons (do not have a motor)
• Airships (always have a motor)