{{Infobox aircraft}} is used to produce an infobox for aircrafts and other related aeronautical topics including aircraft types and programs, individual aircraft and their careers. and aircraft engines. It may be used to display general characteristics and features of the item, along with manufacturing details and history as appropriate.
Some parameters in the Infobox are only intended for specific classes of topic and are not recommended for use with the other kinds. If there is already a section discussing the specifications of the aeronautical item, the inclusion of specifications and performance parameters in the Infobox should be skipped.
name: The subject of the article. When naming aircraft, please do not repeat the name of the manufacturer unless the name would be otherwise ambiguous. For example, "P-51 Mustang" does not need to have "North American" in front of it: the aircraft name is unambiguous and the manufacturer will be stated just a few lines down in the Type Infobox. Some exceptions exist, such as aircraft which only have model numbers, eg. "Boeing 707".
logo: In the format filename.xxx format with or without 'File:' tag
logo_size: Allows for the specification of logo size. default is 210px.
logo_border: set to yes to a thin border to the logo
logo_alt: Alt text for the image, for readers who cannot see the logo. Please see WP:ALT for details.
image: In the format filename.xxx format with or without 'File:' tag
size or image_size: Allows for the specification of image size. default is 300px.
alt: Alt text for the image, for readers who cannot see the image. Please see WP:ALT for details.
image_border: set to yes to add a thin border to the image
caption or image_caption: A short (one- or two-line) caption for the image. If it isn't descriptive, then please skip it. "Boeing 747" or "Boeing 747 in flight" should be patently obvious from the context and does not need to be captioned. "A Qantas Airlines Boeing 747-400 at Heathrow Airport in 2006" is an example of a useful caption. Captions will appeared centred in the infobox.
long_caption: A longer (multi-line), more detailed caption may be desirable from time to time. Long captions will appear left-justified in the infobox. Won't display if caption is defined.
other_names: Any alternative names the particular aircraft (nicknames, nose art names) or program may have.
aircraft_role: The aircraft's role, e.g. airliner, military trainer aircraft, Agricultural aircraft
national_origin: The country where the aircraft or program was manufactured or initiated. List collaborative programs of only 2 or 3 nations for more than 3, use "Multi-national". For licensed aircraft with a separate article, include both the originating country and the licensee country for simple variants and developments. The originating country may be omitted if it is a derivative design.
manufacturer or manufacturers: The company or companies responsible for designing and building the aircraft.
design_group: The name of the group(s) that designed the aeronautical item. Do not list if same as the manufacturer.
designer: The person who designed the aircraft or led the design. Not appropriate for company chief designers, project leaders, teams, etc. unless they led the actual engineering design.
builder: The group that only builds the aeronautical product, but is not responsible for design of it.
issuer: The government agency or other authority that issued the design and/or production contract for the aircraft or program.Examples: United States Air Force, NASA, European Space Agency, Ministry of Defense (Russia)
status: Status of the program, e.g. "Prototypes only", "Abandoned project". In most cases, redundant; use sparingly
primary_user: The primary user of the civilian aircraft list only one user. Do not use for individual aircrafts
Examples: Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines
more_users: Limited to THREE (3) "more users" here (4 total users). List users with {{plainlist}} or {{unbulleted list}}.
service: The branches of the military that have operated the aircraft or program. When a service itself issues the requirement, this field is redundant, do not use it under these circumstances. DON'T add national or service flags, per WP:FLAGICON.
number_built: The total number of the aircraft or aircraft engine built
History and current status parameters
produced or construction_date: The date range the aircraft was built (year to year)
introduction: Date the aircraft entered military or revenue service
first_flight: Date of first flight of the aircraft
last_flight: Date of last flight of the aircraftretired : Date the aircraft left military or revenue service. If vague or more than a few dates, skip this
in_service: Time in military or revenue service, as a range of dates
developed_from: The (linked article) this aircraft design was developed from
Use predecessors instead for aircraft programs
developed_into: Any (separate articles) this aircraft type was developed into
Use successors instead for aircraft programs
variants or related: Variants of this aircraft with their own articles or related programs for aircraft programs
owners: The individuals or organizations that own, manage or uses the aircraft.
civil_registration: The registration number assigned to the aircraft for civilian use.
military_serial: The serial number assigned to the aircraft for military use
radio_code: Military radio codes where this is a commonly-used way of identifying this aircraft (eg. US, British, and German military aircraft of WWII)
aircraft_carried: Type of aircraft carried, usually only for mothership aircraft
flights: Number of flights made by this aircraft, usually only relevant for an aircraft no longer flying
total_hours: The total number of hours the aircraft has flown
total_distance: The total distance the aircraft has flown
fate: Fate/disposition of this aircraft
preservation: Where this aircraft is currently preserved (if it is)
Aircraft program parameters
aim: a description of the aircraft or engine required or specified.
{|{{Infobox aircraft begin
| name = DH.98 Mosquito
| image = File:De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito ExCC.jpg
| image_border = yes
| long caption = Mosquito B Mk IV [[United Kingdom military aircraft serials|serial]] ''DK338'' before delivery to [[No. 105 Squadron RAF|105 Squadron]]. This aircraft was used on several of 105 Squadron's low-altitude daylight bombing operations during 1943.
}}{{Infobox aircraft type
| type = {{plainlist|
* [[Light bomber]]
* [[Fighter-bomber]]
* [[Night fighter]]
* [[Maritime strike aircraft]]
* [[Photo-reconnaissance]] aircraft
}}
| national origin = United Kingdom
| manufacturer = [[de Havilland|de Havilland Aircraft Company]]
| designer =
| first flight = 25 November 1940
| introduction = 15 November 1941
| retired = 1963
| status = Retired
| primary user = [[Royal Air Force]]
| more users = {{plainlist|
* [[Royal Canadian Air Force]]
* [[Royal Australian Air Force]]
* [[United States Army Air Forces]]<!-- Limited to THREE (3) 'more users' here (4 total users). -->
}}
| produced = 1940–1950
| number built = 7,781
| variants with their own articles =
}}
|}
DH.98 Mosquito
Mosquito B Mk IV serialDK338 before delivery to 105 Squadron. This aircraft was used on several of 105 Squadron's low-altitude daylight bombing operations during 1943.
{{Infobox aircraft
| name = DH.98 Mosquito
| image = File:De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito ExCC.jpg
| image_border = yes
| long_caption = Mosquito B Mk IV [[United Kingdom military aircraft serials|serial]] ''DK338'' before delivery to [[No. 105 Squadron RAF|105 Squadron]]. This aircraft was used on several of 105 Squadron's low-altitude daylight bombing operations during 1943.
| aircraft_role = {{plainlist|
* [[Light bomber]]
* [[Fighter-bomber]]
* [[Night fighter]]
* [[Maritime strike aircraft]]
* [[Photo-reconnaissance]] aircraft
}}
| national_origin = United Kingdom
| designer =
| primary_user = [[Royal Air Force]]
| more_users = {{plainlist|
* [[Royal Canadian Air Force]]
* [[Royal Australian Air Force]]
* [[United States Army Air Forces]]<!-- Limited to THREE (3) 'more users' here (4 total users). -->
}}
| number_built = 7,781
| introduction = 15 November 1941
| first_flight = 25 November 1940
| manufacturer = [[de Havilland|de Havilland Aircraft Company]]
| retired = 1963
| status = Retired
| produced = 1940–1950
| related =
}}
DH.98 Mosquito
Mosquito B Mk IV serialDK338 before delivery to 105 Squadron. This aircraft was used on several of 105 Squadron's low-altitude daylight bombing operations during 1943.
{|{{Infobox aircraft begin
| name = ''Southern Cross''
| image = StateLibQld 1 139254 Landing the aircraft, Southern Cross in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1928.jpg
| caption = ''Southern Cross'' landing in Brisbane, 1928
| alt = <!-- Alt text for main image -->
}}{{Infobox aircraft career
| sole example of type? = n<!-- only Y or N -->
| aircraft name =
| image = ONLY AVAILABLE IF STANDING ALONE<!--in the ''Image:filename'' format with no image tags-->
| caption = ONLY AVAILABLE IF STANDING ALONE<!--Image caption; if it isn't descriptive, please skip-->
| other names = <!--Other names (nicknames, nose art names) this aircraft is known by-->
| type = [[Fokker F.VII|F.VIIb/3m]]
| manufacturer = [[Fokker]]
| construction number = <!-- manufacturer's construction number -->
| construction date = <!-- either roll-out date or span of time for lengthy projects, whichever seems more appropriate -->
| civil registration = {{Plainlist|
* ''1985''
* ''G-AUSU'' (1928–1929)
* ''VH-USU'' (1931–)}}
| first flight = <!-- date of first flight -->
| owners = {{Plainlist|
* ''The Detroit News''
* [[Charles Kingsford Smith]], <br/>[[Charles Ulm]]
* Commonwealth of Australia (1935–)
}}
| in service =
| flights =
| total hours = <!-- total number of hours flown by this aircraft, usually only relevant for an aircraft no longer flying -->
| total distance = <!-- total distance flown by this aircraft, usually only relevant for an aircraft no longer flying -->
| fate =
| preservation = The Kingsford Smith Memorial near Brisbane Airport
}}
|}
Southern Cross
Southern Cross landing in Brisbane, 1928
{{Infobox aircraft
| name = ''Southern Cross''
| image = StateLibQld 1 139254 Landing the aircraft, Southern Cross in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1928.jpg
| alt = <!-- Alt text for main image -->
| aircraft_type = [[Fokker F.VII|F.VIIb/3m]]
| owners = {{Plainlist|
* ''The Detroit News''
* [[Charles Kingsford Smith]], <br/>[[Charles Ulm]]
* Commonwealth of Australia (1935–)
}}
| civil_registration = {{Plainlist|
* ''1985''
* ''G-AUSU'' (1928–1929)
* ''VH-USU'' (1931–)
}}
| flights =
| total_hours = <!-- total number of hours flown by this aircraft, usually only relevant for an aircraft no longer flying -->
| total_distance = <!-- total distance flown by this aircraft, usually only relevant for an aircraft no longer flying -->
| construction_date = <!-- either roll-out date or span of time for lengthy projects, whichever seems more appropriate -->
| first_flight = <!-- date of first flight -->
| in_service =
| preservation = The Kingsford Smith Memorial near Brisbane Airport
| fate =
| caption = ''Southern Cross'' landing in Brisbane, 1928
| sole example of type? = n<!-- only Y or N -->
| aircraft name =
| other names = <!--Other names (nicknames, nose art names) this aircraft is known by-->
| manufacturer = [[Fokker]]
| construction_number = <!-- manufacturer's construction number -->
}}
The Kingsford Smith Memorial near Brisbane Airport
Aircraft engine
{|{{Infobox aircraft begin
| name = JT9D
| image = File:Aircraft engine IP&W JT9D.jpg
| caption = The internal structure of the JT9D
}}
{{Infobox aircraft engine
| type = [[Turbofan]]
| national origin = [[United States]]
| manufacturer = [[Pratt & Whitney]]
| first run = December 1966
| major applications = [[Airbus A300]]/[[A310]]<br>[[Boeing 747]]<br>[[Boeing 767]]<br>[[McDonnell Douglas DC-10]]
| number built = more than 3,200
| produced = 1966–1990
| developed from =
| developed into = [[Pratt & Whitney PW4000]]
| variants with their own articles=
}}
|}
{|{{Infobox aircraft begin
| name = ''Spirit of St. Louis''<br/>Ryan NYP
| image = File:Spirit of St. Louis.jpg{{!}}border
}}{{Infobox aircraft type
| type = Long-range aircraft [for record attempt]
| manufacturer = [[Ryan Airline Company|Ryan Airlines]]
| designer = [[Donald A. Hall]]
| first flight = April 28, 1927
| introduction =
| retired = April 30, 1928
| status =
| primary user =
| more users = <!--limited to three "more users" total. please separate with <br/>-->
| produced = 1927
| number built = 1 (not including later replicas and reproductions)
| developed from = [[Ryan M-2]]
| variants with their own articles = <!-- variants OF the topic type -->
}}
{{Infobox aircraft career
| type =
| other names =
| construction number =
| construction date =
| civil registration = N-X-211
| owners = [[Charles Lindbergh]]
| flights = 174
| total hours = 489 hours, 28 minutes
| total distance =
| fate =
| preservation = [[National Air and Space Museum]]
}}
|}
{|{{Infobox aircraft begin
| name = MQM-170 Outlaw
| image = File:UAV MQM-171.png
| caption = <!--image caption; if it isn't descriptive it should be left blank-->
}}
{{Infobox aircraft type
| type = [[target drone|aerial target]]
| manufacturer = [[Griffon Aerospace]]
| designer = Larry A. French
| first flight = 2003
| introduction = July 2004
| retired = <!--date the aircraft left military or revenue service. If vague or multiples, it probably should be skipped-->
| status = <!--in most cases, this field is redundant; use it sparingly -->
| primary user = [[United States Army]]
| more users = [[United States Navy]] <br> [[United States Marine Corps]] <br> [[United States Air Force]]
| produced = 2004 – present
| number built = over 2,200
| program cost= <!-- total program cost. -->
| unit cost = ~ under $10K
| developed from = <!-- total program cost. -->
| variants with their own articles =
}}
{{Infobox aircraft engine
| type = 3W Model 150i 17 hp 2 cyl 2 stroke
| national origin =
| manufacturer =
| design group =
| designer =
| builder =
| first run =
| major applications =
| status =
| produced =
| number built =
| developed from =
| variants with their own articles =
| developed into =
}}
|}
{{Infobox aircraft
| name = MQM-170 Outlaw
| image = File:UAV MQM-171.png
| caption = <!--image caption; if it isn't descriptive it should be left blank-->
| aircraft_role = [[target drone|aerial target]]
| manufacturer = [[Griffon Aerospace]]
| designer = Larry A. French
| first_flight = 2003
| introduction = July 2004
| retired = <!--date the aircraft left military or revenue service. If vague or multiples, it probably should be skipped-->
| status = <!--in most cases, this field is redundant; use it sparingly -->
| primary_user = [[United States Army]]
| more_users = [[United States Navy]] <br> [[United States Marine Corps]] <br> [[United States Air Force]]
| produced = 2004 – present
| number_built = over 2,200
| program_cost= <!-- total program cost. -->
| unit_cost = ~ under $10K
| developed_from = <!-- total program cost. -->
| related =
| aircraft_type = 3W Model 150i 17 hp 2 cyl 2 stroke
| national_origin =
| builder =
| major_applications =
| status =
| developed_into =
}}
Infobox for aircraft, aircraft career and programs.
Template parameters
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter
Description
Type
Status
Name
name
The subject of the article. When naming aircraft, please do not repeat the name of the manufacturer unless the name would be otherwise ambiguous. For example, "P-51 Mustang" does not need to have "North American" in front of it: the aircraft name is unambiguous and the manufacturer will be stated just a few lines down in the Type Infobox. Some exceptions exist, such as aircraft which only have model numbers; e.g. "Boeing 707".
String
required
Logo
logo
no description
File
optional
Logo Size
logo_size
no description
String
optional
Logo Border
logo_border
set to yes to add a thin border to the logo
Suggested values
yes
String
optional
Logo Alt
logo_alt
no description
String
optional
Image
image
In the format filename.xxx format with or without 'File:' tag
File
optional
Image Size
image_size
no description
String
optional
Size
size
no description
String
optional
Image Border
image_border
no description
String
optional
Image Alt
alt
Alt text for the image, for readers who cannot see the image.
String
optional
Image Caption
image_caption
no description
String
optional
Long Caption
long_caption
A longer (multi-line), more detailed caption may be desirable from time to time. Long captions will appear left-justified in the Infobox.
String
optional
Other Names
other_names
any alternative names the aircraft or program may have.
String
optional
Type
aircraft_type
no description
String
optional
Role
aircraft_role
no description
String
optional
National Origin
national_origin
The country where the aircraft or program was manufactured or initiated. List collaborative programs of only 2 or 3 nations; for more than 3, use "Multi-national". For licensed aircraft with a separate article, include both the originating country and the licensee country for simple variants and developments. The originating country may be omitted if it is a derivative design.
String
optional
Manufacturers
manufacturers
the company or companies responsible for designing and building the aircraft.
String
optional
Design group
design_group
the name of the group(s) that designed the aeronautical item. Do not list if same as the manufacturer.
String
optional
Designer
designer
the person who designed the aircraft or led the design. Not appropriate for company chief designers, project leaders, teams, etc. unless they led the actual engineering design.
String
optional
Builder
builder
the group that only builds the aeronautical product, but is not responsible for design of it.
String
optional
Issuer
issuer
the government agency or other authority that issued the design and/or production contract for the aircraft or program.
String
optional
Primary Users
primary_user
no description
String
optional
More Users
more_users
no description
String
optional
Owners
owners
the individuals or organizations that own, manage or uses the aircraft.
String
optional
Service
service
the branches of the military or other organizations that have operated the aircraft or program.
String
optional
Proposals
proposals
any proposals for the aircrafts or careers in the specific program, that were not accepted or built.
String
optional
Prototypes
prototypes
any prototype versions of the aircraft that were built.
String
optional
Number Built
number_built
no description
String
optional
Civil Registration
civil_registration
the registration number assigned to the aircraft for civilian use.
String
optional
Military Serial
military_serial
the serial number assigned to the aircraft for military use
String
optional
Radio Code
radio_code
military radio codes where this is a commonly-used way of identifying this aircraft
String
optional
Requirement
requirement
a formal name or a number for the requirement.
String
optional
Aircraft Carried
aircraft_carried
type of aircraft carried, usually only for mothership aircraft
String
optional
Flights
flights
the total number of flights that the aircraft has made
String
optional
Total Hours
total_hours
the total number of hours the aircraft has flown
String
optional
Total Distance
total_distance
the total distance the aircraft has flown
String
optional
Construction Date
construction_date
the date construction of the aircraft began
Date
optional
Introduction
introduction
the date the aircraft was first introduced into service
String
optional
First Flight
first_flight
the date of the aircraft's first flight
Date
optional
Initiated
initiated
the date the program was begun
String
optional
Developed From
developed_from
any earlier designs from which the aircraft was developed
String
optional
In Service
in_service
time in military or revenue service, as a range of dates
String
optional
Last Flight
last_flight
the date the specific aircraft, not the general type, last flew
String
optional
concluded
concluded
no description
Unknown
optional
expected
expected
no description
Unknown
optional
outcome
outcome
no description
Unknown
optional
Developed Into
developed_into
any later designs that were developed from the aircraft
String
optional
Preservation
preservation
whether the aircraft is currently preserved in a museum or other collection
String
optional
Fate
fate
the fate of the aircraft after it was retired from service (e.g. scrapped, sold, etc.)
String
optional
Predecessors
predecessors
any earlier designs or proposal or program that directly led to the development of the current aircraft or initiative.
String
optional
Successors
successors
any later designs or proposal or program that were directly influenced by the currently discussed aircraft
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