TYPES OF AIRCRAFTS

Here is a description of the various types of aircrafts and their purposes.

Helicopters: Helicopters offer one of the easiest mediums to travel short distances. They comprise of a carrier, a propeller on top and a tail that has a small propeller fixed to it for proper navigation. They can be used to travel within a city. Helicopters provide an efficient medium since they fly at low height and do not need too much fuel.

 

Twin piston aircrafts: These types of aircrafts comprise of two engines that power propellers attached on its wings. Twin piston aircrafts can seat up to eight passengers and are suitable for flights going to short to medium distances.

 

Turboprop aircrafts: Turboprop aircrafts have external propellers driven by a turbojet engine attached to the wings on the opposite sides. They are most suited for medium-distance travel lasting up to four hours. They are frequently employed by chartered flights going to remote island destinations. The military also uses this type of aircraft for moving their soldiers across geographies.

 

Executive jets: Executive jets are aircrafts utilized for special purposes. These types of aircrafts can fly for several hours and can seat up to 16 passengers. They are typically used by executives and leaders who have to travel very frequently to various worldwide locations. They are generally equipped with customized features to fulfill the work requirements of high profile travelers.

 

Airliners: These are the common types of passenger aircrafts that you can find in the airports. Airliners can carry anywhere between 50 to 400 passengers depending upon their size. They can travel long distances and are suitable for all kinds of flights. However, since they need to reach a certain height to sustain flight, their operation can be quite expensive due to a large amount of fuel consumption.

 

Cargo aircrafts: These types of aircrafts are huge and can hold and transport large and heavy goods to various locations across the globe. They can also be used to transport military vehicles and airplane parts.

Military combat aircrafts: Military combat aircrafts can be divided broadly into two categories- fighters and bombers. Fighters are small, fast and maneuverable aircrafts and are designed primarily for air-to-air combat operations with other aircrafts. Bombers are designed to attack ground and sea targets, mainly by dropping bombs on them.

With the progress of science and technology, new types or aircraft are being developed. The aircraft are getting bigger in size and equipped with advanced features, enabling more advanced travel, cargo movement and military combat capabilities.