The difference between Aircraft and Airplane

When used as nouns, aircraft means a vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift, whereas airplane means a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.


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  1. Aircraft as a noun:

    a vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

  1. Airplane as a noun (US):

    A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

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