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Revision as of 09:44, 28 September 2002 by Mintguy (talk | contribs) (Only americans call it an airplane)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Aeroplane (International 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