What’s the Biggest Plane in the World? It Depends on How You Define It!
Explore the 20 Biggest Airplanes Ever Built! Discover these inspiring giants of aviation, each bigger than the other and claiming the title of “biggest” plane in the world in some way. The list spans 80+ years, showcasing milestones in aviation history from 1947 to 2026. Click on any link to learn more about your favorite colossal aircraft! Quick Navigation to World’s Largest Aircraft: 1940s – 1970s: Pioneering the Skies 1980s – 1990s: Dominance in the Air 2000s – 2020s: Engineering Marvels More About Size 1. Hughes H-4 Hercules Spruce Goose: The Largest Seaplane Ever Built (1947) An Unmatched Feat of Engineering The Hughes H-4 Hercules, the largest wooden aircraft ever built and famously known as the “Spruce Goose,” remains the … Read more