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Detailed technical specs
Dimensions, engine data, max speed, range, service ceiling and more for every model.
Ten thousand aircraft,
one app & a lifetime
of stories to read.
A free Android encyclopedia for pilots, enthusiasts and engineers — with detailed specifications, photographs and history for over 10,000 airplanes, helicopters and aviation weapons.
- 10,000+
- Aircraft
- 4.1 ★
- Avg. rating
- 24 MB
- App size
01 — About the project
A reference library for the airborne world, built by an enthusiast.
Aviation Guide is a free, ad-supported encyclopedia that puts the entire world of aviation in your pocket. Whether you fly for a living or just look up at every contrail in the sky.
It contains technical specifications, high-resolution photographs and historical articles for more than 10,000 aircraft, helicopters, airships and aviation weapons — assembled from open archives and constantly refined.
The app is developed independently by Alexey Nevinsky as a passion project. It is not an official client of airwar.ru. New aircraft, improved filters and community-requested features ship continuously.
- Developer
- Alexey Nevinsky
- Released
- March 2015 · Updated 2026
- Platform
- Android 7+
- Price
- Free · Ad-supported
- Size
- 24 MB
02 — The database
From the Wright Flyer to the F-35: every category of flying machine.
One of the most comprehensive aircraft databases on Android. Browse by type, era, manufacturer or country — or simply lose an afternoon scrolling through history.
/ Civil aviation
Commercial aircraft & regional jets
Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier and the regional fleets that connect the world.
→ / MilitaryFighters & bombers
Cold War icons, multi-role fighters and modern stealth aircraft.
→ / RotorcraftHelicopters
Light utility, heavy-lift, attack and naval rotorcraft from every major maker.
→ / HeritageExperimental & historical aircraft
Prototypes, X-planes, airships and the strange birds that pushed aviation forward.
→ / SystemsAviation weapons & armament systems
Air-to-air, air-to-ground and reconnaissance systems with full historical context.
→03 — What's inside
Designed for serious browsing — and idle curiosity, too.
The interface stays out of your way. Filters are fast, articles are thorough, and the whole thing weighs less than a single high-resolution photograph.
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High-resolution photos
Reference imagery for identification, study and pure aesthetic enjoyment.
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In-depth articles
Stories of design, testing and combat history — the lives behind the airframes.
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Smart filter system
Find aircraft by type, country, manufacturer, era or performance parameters in seconds.
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Regular database updates
Constantly refreshed with new models, corrections and improved filters.
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Bilingual interface
English & Russian menus. Database currently in Russian — English translation in progress.
04 — Inside the app
A clean, library-quiet interface.
Built for both quick lookups and long, indulgent reading sessions. No clutter, no upsells, no spinning carousels of recommended content.
05 — Reception
What readers are saying.
Selected reviews from 35 ratings on Google Play. Average: 4.1 out of 5 stars.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This is a good aircraft encyclopedia — a wide range of aircraft including the past. Very helpful.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent app. Five stars if it were fully in English. Regardless of language, I highly recommend it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am thoroughly impressed with this app. A great informative reference for anyone interested in aviation.
06 — Questions
Frequently asked.
Is the app really free?+
Yes — Aviation Guide is completely free to download and use. It contains non-intrusive ads to support ongoing development. There are no paywalls, no premium tier and no required signup.
Does it work offline?+
Basic aircraft data is available offline once downloaded. High-resolution images and database updates require an internet connection.
What languages are supported?+
The interface is bilingual (English / Russian). The database content is currently primarily in Russian, with English translation actively in development.
How often is the database updated?+
Regularly. New aircraft, error corrections and improved filters are added based on user feedback and community requests.
Can I request a feature or report an error?+
Absolutely — leave your wishes at aviation.reformal.ru or email aviation.app@nevinsky.net.
Who is the app for?+
Aviation enthusiasts, professional pilots, aerospace engineering students, model builders, history readers — and anyone who has ever stopped to watch an aircraft pass overhead.