They are similar in that both serve a purpose, and some insects have wings like airplanes. Other than that, they are unalike.
The first use of airplanes was for pleasure. Flying around above the trees must have been a huge novelty and exhilarating fun. The first practical use of airplanes was for reconnaissance during the first world war. Manned and tethered balloons had been used for this purpose already and it was only natural for airplanes to be used for this purpose as well. Its to make people feel good in the sky.
It is an aircraft carrier, that is it's purpose - to operate aircraft and project naval power.
Airplanes were excellent for reconnaissance and later bombing and intercepting enemy aircraft.
All gliders are airplanes, but not all airplanes are gliders.
Yes, jets really are airplanes but they are faster airplanes.
airplanes are cool
Aerial observation, fighting each other & attacking forces on the ground.
Yes, jets are airplanes but they are called supersonic airplanes.
Yes, airplanes are aircraft. However, not all aircraft are airplanes. Helicopters, blimps, and balloons are aircraft- but they are not airplanes. Airplanes are generally fixed wing machines that move through the air.
No, there were no airplanes in the Victorian era.
Airplanes.