
Aircraft
Varying Sizes
Aircraft can range from small planes to large airliners, depending on their use and capacity.

Small private aircraft are often used for individual travel.
Not Always Powered
Some aircraft, like gliders, don't have engines and rely on wind and thermals to fly.

We watched the gliders silently soaring, marveling at these engineless aircraft.
General Usage
Use 'aircraft' when referring to any kind of air vehicle in general situations, regardless of the type.

The airport manages a variety of aircraft daily.
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AirlinerAirshipBomberFighterGliderHelicopterJetPlane
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