# Planes: Encyclopédie desAvions > Aircraft encyclopedia with detailed specifications and images for thousands of planes. (iPhone/iPad app by Jean-Christophe Danchin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-encyclopedie-desavions/id1133683607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jean-Christophe Danchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078021989) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 11 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2016-09-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-encyclopedie-desavions/id1133683607/reviews.md ## What is Planes? Planes The Planes's app is an aircraft encyclopedia. The Planes's app permits you to have at your finger tips and in your pocket, available at your convenience, the features of almost 5080 aircrafts. More than 1150 pictures are available too. The Planes's app provides you the planes sorted by name, by year or by country. A filtering mechanisms permits you to group the planes by firm, country, year or type. It permits also to look for a particular plane's name, constructor, aircraft's size, speed, empty and maximum weight... The data are updated regularly on the fly especially for recent-generation planes. Every plane's descriptive sheet provides you the first year flight (if known), manufacturer, country, category, engine's type, sizes, weight, speed, range, ceiling and possibly related picture... etc The pictures are downloaded with WIFI. Data are provided in International unit system (French style) or Imperial units system (UK style). ## Key features - Database of 5,000+ aircraft - Over 1,100 images - Sort by name, year, or country - Filter by firm, country, year, or type - Search by name, constructor, size, speed, weight - Regular data updates - International and Imperial units ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-encyclopedie-desavions/id1133683607/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Needs a lot of work *2018-01-08* The aircraft database is very good BUT the aircraft search useless and the photos is very limited. Was really hoping, but very disappointed.😞 ## Frequently asked questions about Planes ### What is the Planes app? Planes is an aircraft encyclopedia that provides detailed information and images for nearly 5,000 different aircraft models. It allows users to search, filter, and sort aircraft data based on various criteria. ### How many aircraft are included in the Planes app? The app features information on almost 5,000 different aircraft, accompanied by over 1,100 pictures. ### Can I filter aircraft by specific criteria in Planes? Yes, you can filter planes by firm, country, year, or type. You can also search for specific plane names, constructors, sizes, speeds, and weights. ### Is the data in the Planes app updated regularly? The data is updated regularly on the fly, with a particular focus on recent-generation planes to ensure accuracy and currency. ### What information is available on each plane's descriptive sheet? Each sheet includes details such as the first year of flight, manufacturer, country, category, engine type, sizes, weight, speed, range, and ceiling, along with related pictures where available. ### What units of measurement does the Planes app use? The data is provided in both the International unit system (French style) and the Imperial units system (UK style) for user convenience. ### What devices is the Planes app compatible with? The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How much does the Planes app cost? The Planes app is a paid application, priced at $2.99. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.18 — 2026-07-08 Adding the 24 following planes : Boeing C-32A, Boeing E-4B Noghtwatch, Boeing VC-25A, Druine D.31 Turbulent, Lockheed C-69 Constellation, Lockheed C-121A Constellation, Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star, Lockheed L-049 Constellation, Lockheed L-649 Constellation, Lockheed L-1049C Super Constellation, Lockheed YC-121F Constellation, Morane MS 315, Mudry Cap-222, North American BC-1, North American BT-9, North American NA-64 Yale, Pilatus P-2, Sikorsky H-34 Bibastan, Sikorsky HC-2, Sikorsky HSS-1, Sikorsky S-58T Mk.II , Sipa S.902, Slesarev Sviatogor, Tupolev Tu-80 New functionalities : To complete the filtering by name, adding a new filter based on the others designations of a plane you are looking for (eg. nicknames). Bug fixing : N/A ### 1.17 — 2026-04-28 Adding the 52 following planes : Boeing 747-8F, Grumman F11F-11F Super Tiger , Lioré et Olivier LeO 1, Lioré et Olivier LeO 2, Lioré et Olivier LeO 3, Lioré et Olivier LeO 4, Lioré et Olivier LeO 5, Lioré et Olivier LeO 7, Lioré et Olivier LeO 7/2, Lioré et Olivier LeO 7/3, Lioré et Olivier LeO 11, Lioré et Olivier LeO 12A, Lioré et Olivier LeO 12B, Lioré et Olivier LeO 122, Lioré et Olivier LeO 203, Lioré et Olivier LeO 206, Lioré et Olivier LeO 208, Lioré et Olivier LeO 21, Lioré et Olivier LeO 258, Lioré et Olivier LeO 300, Lioré et Olivier LeO 48 Apophyse, Liore et Olivier LeO H-6, Liore et Olivier LeO H-6/2 , Liore et Olivier LeO H-10, Liore et Olivier LeO H-13, Liore et Olivier LeO H-13, Liore et Olivier LeO H-13 bis, Liore et Olivier LeO H-133, Liore et Olivier LeO H-134, Liore et Olivier LeO H-136, Liore et Olivier LeO H-15, Liore et Olivier LeO H-18, Liore et Olivier LeO H-181, Liore et Olivier LeO H-19, Liore et Olivier LeO H-193 S, Liore et Olivier LeO H-194, Liore et Olivier LeO H-197, Liore et Olivier LeO H-198, Liore et Olivier LeO H-199/1, Liore et Olivier LeO H-199/2, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-22, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-23, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-23-2, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-24, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-246.1, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-257 bis, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-27, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-43 S, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-46, Lioré et Olivier LeO H-470, Potez-CAMS 161, Republic XF-12 Rainbow New functionalities : N/A Bug fixing : Updating the pictures URLs. ### 1.16 — 2025-11-24 Adding the 37 following planes : Aeronca 15AC Sedan, Aeronca L-16B, Airbus Helicopters H140, Amiot 340-01, Beagle B.121 Pup Sr 2, Blériot-SPAD 510, Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, Boeing E-767, Bristol 148B, Canadair CF-116 Freedom Fighter, Canadair CT-133 Silver Star, Canadair DHC-515, Cessna 411, Cessna 441 Conquest II, CAC J-36, CAO 30, Cirrus Vision SFR50, Embraer R-99A, Fokker M.5K, HAL Dhruv Mk.III, Jet Pitts - G-JPIT, KAI LAH, KAI LCH, Kamov Ka-60, Lockheed EP-3E Aries II, Messerschmitt P.1099A, SAC J-50, Salmson D6 'Cri-cri', Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II, Stinson 108 Voyager 150, Stinson L-1A Vigilant, Stinson Type O, Stinson Type R, TAI T625 Gökbey, Travel Air 5000, Travel Air B/2000, Travel Air E-4000, XAIC H-6 New functionalities : Integrating IOS release 26.0 and moving minimal IOS version up to IOS 15.6. Bug fixing : Links (such as manufacturers, types, year) and flags (countries) fixing for IOS 2.6 and iPad in the plane's description display. ### 1.15 — 2024-08-26 Adding the 36 following planes : Agusta Westland AW109 Power, Beechcraft Denali, Beechcraft Premier I , Bloch MB.110, Bristol 148B, Bristol 170 Mk.32 Superfreigther, Bristol 173 Mk.2, Bristol 192 Belvedere HC.1, Bristol B.R.7, Bristol Biplane type T, Bristol Coanda Monoplane, Bristol Prier Monoplane P-1, Bristol Racing Biplane, Bristol T.B.8, Caudron C.140, Caudron C.232, Caudron C.282/6 Phalène, Caudron C.33 "Landaulet Monsieur-Madame", Caudron C.37, Caudron C.43, Caudron C.480 Frégate, Caudron C.600 Aiglon, Caudron C.61, Caudron C.74, Cessna 140, Cessna 150M, Cessna 180 II Landplane, Cessna 182T Skylane, Descamps 17 A.2, Elixir Aircraft Elixir, Eurocopter Racer, Flettner Fl 185, Kamov Ka-22 "Hoop", Kayaba Heliplane type-1, Lioré et Olivier LeO 20, SNCAN NC 856H New functionalities : Handling the display dark appeareance. Updating the app up to IOS 13.6. Bug fixing : N/A ### 1.14 — 2024-04-08 Adding the 30 following planes : Boeing X-48, Boeing/Saab T-7A Red Hawk, Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom", Deschaux Hélicop-Jet, Dewoitine D.513 C1, Dornier Do 217 M-1, Dornier Do 317A, HAL Su-30MKI Flanker-H, Iliouchine Il-20, Iliouchine Il-22, Iliouchine Il-38 "May", Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst, Lockheed X-17, Lockheed X-7A-1 "Flying Stove Pipe", Martin Marietta X-23A PRIME, Martin RB-57D Canberra, Martin/General Dynamics RB-57F Canberra, Miassichtchev M-55 Geophysica, Mikoyan-Gourevitch MiG-27D, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23M "Flogger B", Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27K "Flogger J2", North American X-10, Northrop X-21A, Osprey X-28 Sea Skimmer, Piaggio P.136 L-2, Richard-Penhoët Type I, Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen, Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen, Short SA.6 Sealand I, Sukhoï Su-27SK Flanker-B, Sukhoï Su-30 Flanker-C, Sukhoï Su-33 Flanker-D, TAI Hürjet, TAI T929 Atak 2, TAI TF Kaan, Volocopter 2X, Volocopter VC2, Volocopter Volocity New functionalities : N/A Bug fixing : N/A ## Apps similar to Planes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Space Shuttle: The Golden Age](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shuttle-the-golden-age/id1590697964) | 2.5 (2) | $0.99 | Education | | [Utah CDL Test Prep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-cdl-test-prep/id1489892509) | 4.6 (10) | $12.99 | Education | | [Arizona CDL Test Prep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arizona-cdl-test-prep/id1083571375) | 4.8 (33) | $12.99 | Education | | [QCM PPL(A) Examen Avion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qcm-ppla-examen-avion/id6636555406) | — | $8.99 | Education | | [Utah CDL Prep Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-cdl-prep-test/id1668952220) | 4.4 (9) | Free | Education | | [Utah DMV Practice Test - UT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-dmv-practice-test-ut/id6466640164) | 4.4 (9) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Jean-Christophe Danchin - [Chroniques de l'Aviation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroniques-de-laviation/id1209478848) - [MayaCalendar : Calendrier Maya](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayacalendar-calendrier-maya/id1209479698) - [PMPReminderV6: aide-mémoire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmpreminderv6-aide-memoire/id1300717607) All apps by Jean-Christophe Danchin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1078021989 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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