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Revision as of 04:30, 16 August 2002 by Tarquin (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Aeroplane (British usage) and airplane (American usage) is the term for a heavier than air aircraft (or aerodyne) with fixed wings. In any case, the term short for "airship fitted with planes, or wings". Today the term is generally reserved for powered aircraft.
See also: jet engine, contrail