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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIRCRAFT AND AIRPLANE

Hi Aviators,

Aircraft, aeroplane, helicoptor, glider, turbo prop, we are listening to different kind of machines which are flying here and there. Many queries are in our mind but time is so fast that we forget after watching their flying,  beautiful landings or takeoff of these machines. If you are really want to know about aviation industry, it will definately take years of your life and later you will say, I even dont know much about aviation. No doubt, it is an occean, So many different kind of positions, areas, departments, studies and a lot more.

 This blog is for those who want to join the industry of aviation. Basic information will be available for them. If you have any question, please do write on my email address which you can find out in the blog, my contact, on the top.

So lets start, For those,  who are planning to join AVIATION INDUSTRY, below are the basic definitions. In future, will be sharing further related information in upcoming post.

BASIC DEFINATIONS


Aircraft: 


An aircraft is a machine that is able to travel through air.

Airplane:

An airplane is a power-driven, heavier than air aircraft, with fixed wings.                    Freighters:

These are also aircraft which carries CARGO. Freighters are fixed-wing aircraft that are designed or converted for the carriage of goods, rather than passengers. They usually do not incorporate passenger amenities, and generally feature one or more large doors for loading cargo.

Narrow Bodied and wide bodied airplanes - Primary Differences


Narrow Bodied Airplanes

  • Singel Aisle
  • The cabin size is typically 3 to 4m (10 to 13ft) wide
  • Seating can be arranged from 2 to 6 abreast configurations.
  • Bulk loading is usually carried out on such airplanes. (Bulk means NO containers/Pallet due to its small size or space in the area or without ULD's)
  • Airbus 320/321 Boeing 737 are narrow bodied aircraft.
Wide Bodied Airplanes 

  • Twin Aisles
  • The cabin size is typically 5 to 6m (16 to 20ft) wide.
  • Seating can be arranged from 7 to 10 abreast configurations.
  • Unitized loading is carried out on such airplanes. It has also a bulk compartment which is called compartment 5.
  • Airbus 330/340/350/380 and Boeing 777/787/747 are wide bodied airplanes.

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