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Browse by Aircraft Type

The FAA classifies aircraft into several type categories. Select a type to browse all registered aircraft in that category.

Fixed Wing Single Engine 220,175

The most common aircraft type — powered fixed-wing aircraft with one engine.

Fixed Wing Multi Engine 49,219

Fixed-wing aircraft with two or more engines for added redundancy and performance.

Rotorcraft 26,069

Helicopters and gyroplanes that use rotating blades for lift.

Balloon 5,220

Hot air and gas balloons registered with the FAA.

Glider 4,859

Unpowered fixed-wing aircraft that glide on air currents.

Powered Parachute 1,905

Aircraft using a parachute as a wing with a small engine and wheeled cart.

Hybrid Lift 1,692

Aircraft that use a combination of lift methods.

Weight-Shift Control 1,053

Trikes and other aircraft where control is achieved by shifting the pilot's weight.

Gyroplane 394

Aircraft using an unpowered rotor for lift and a propeller for thrust.

Blimp / Dirigible 49

Powered airships including blimps and dirigibles.

Other 18

Aircraft that do not fit standard categories.