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[edit] Aircraft Infobox

{{Infobox Aircraft}} This infobox is used to summarize an aircraft's key points. It is not used for dimensions or performance; for that, use {{Aircraft specifications}}.

[edit] Usage

Only |name=, |type=, and |manufacturer= are required fields. All others are optional, though some have guidelines you should follow to achieve the best, most consistent appearance.

{{infobox Aircraft
  |name = #REQUIRED <!--please avoid stating manufacturer in this field; it's stated two lines below -->
  |type = #REQUIRED
  |manufacturer = #REQUIRED
  |image = <!--in the ''image:filename'' format, no image tags-->
  |caption = <!--image caption; if it isn't descriptive it should be left blank-->
  |designer = <!--only appropriate for single designers, not project leaders-->
  |first flight = <!--if it hasn't happened, leave it out!-->
  |introduction = <!--date the aircraft entered or will enter military or revenue service-->
  |retired = <!--date the aircraft left military or revenue service. If vague or multiples, it probably should be skipped-->
  |status = <!--in most cases, this field is redundant; use it sparingly-->
  |primary user = <!--please list only one, and don't use those tiny flags as they limit horizontal space-->
  |more users = <!--limited to three "more users" total. please separate with <br/>-->
  |produced = <!--years in production, e.g. 1970-1999, if still in active use but no longer built-->
  |number built = 
  |unit cost = 
  |developed from = <!-- the aircraft which formed the basis for the topic type -->
  |variants with their own articles = <!-- variants OF the topic type -->
}}

Please note that if there are more than three other users, only the primary user should be listed.

[edit] Example

{{infobox Aircraft |name = F-117 Nighthawk |type = [[stealth aircraft|stealth bomber]] |manufacturer = [[Lockheed Martin]] }}	F-117 Nighthawk Type stealth bomber Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
{{infobox Aircraft |name = F-117 Nighthawk |type = [[stealth aircraft|stealth bomber]] |manufacturer = [[Lockheed Martin]] |image = Image:Usaf.f117.750pix.jpg |designer = |first flight = [[18 June]], [[1981]] |introduction = October, 1983 |retired = |number built = 54 |status = active service |unit cost = |variants with their own articles = |primary user = [[United States Air Force]] }}	F-117 Nighthawk Type stealth bomber Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Maiden flight 18 June 1981 Introduction October, 1983 Status active service Primary user United States Air Force Number built 54
{{infobox Aircraft |name = 747-400 |type = [[airliner]] |manufacturer = [[Boeing Commercial Airplanes]] |image = |designer = [[Joe Sutter]], lead engineer |first flight = 29 April, 1988 |introduction = 26 January, 1989 |retired = |number built = |status = |unit cost = |variants with their own articles = [[Airborne Laser]]<br/>[[Boeing VC-25|VC-25]] |developed from = [[Boeing 747|747-300]] |primary user = [[British Airways]] |more users=[[JAL]]<br/>[[Northwest Airlines]] }}	747-400 Type airliner Manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes Designed by Joe Sutter, lead engineer Maiden flight 29 April, 1988 Introduction 26 January, 1989 Primary users British Airways JAL Northwest Airlines Developed from 747-300 Variants Airborne Laser VC-25