Canopy (aircraft)
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A canopy is the transparent enclosure over the cockpit of some aircraft. The function of the canopy is to provide a weatherproof and reasonably quiet environment for the aircraft's occupants. The canopy will be as aerodynamically shaped as possible to minimise drag.
In the 1970s US aviation artist Ken Ferris invented a false canopy to paint on the underside of military aircraft, directly underneath the front of the plane. This confuses the enemy so they do not know in what direction the aircraft is headed. a trick that was inspired by animals and fishes that have similar markings on the head and tail, so they can confuse other creatures.
The term canopy is not used for the flight deck windows of an airliner.
