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# 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

- 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)

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Category: Aviation

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