Aeronautics facts for kids
Aeronautics is the study of how to make and use flying machines like aeroplanes or helicopters. The name comes from the Ancient Greek language. It means "Air Navigating".
Part of aeronautics is Aerodynamics, how air moves around things. Many books are available on these topics. Aeronautics is related to transport and engineering, and aerodynamics is science.
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Images for kids
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Space Shuttle Atlantis on a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.
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Designs for flying machines by Leonardo da Vinci, circa 1490
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Francesco Lana de Terzi's flying boat concept c.1670
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Montgolfier brothers flight, 1784
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The Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Antonov An-225 Mriya, the largest aeroplane ever built.
See also
In Spanish: Aeronáutica para niños
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