Military Aircraft

Overview

Catalog of 450+ military aircrafts designed across the globe since 1945. This comprehensive list provides in-depth information on each aircraft’s technical specifications, including performance metrics like speed, range, and payload capacity. We also outline the armament options available for each aircraft, ranging from conventional munitions to advanced guided missile systems. We include a list of both current and past operators, offering insights into the aircraft’s deployment in various military campaigns and missions.

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Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇫🇷	Aarok		Turgis & Gaillard	1	French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage.
🇮🇷	Ababil-3		HESA	217	Iranian multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the 2000s, primarily utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
🇨🇦	Alarus CH2000		AMD	150	Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	Alphajet		Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier	480	French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
🇺🇦	An-12 Cub		Antonov	1248	Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
🇨🇳	An-124 Condor		Antonov	55	Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-140		Antonov	33	Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
🇺🇦	An-148		Antonov	47	Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇦	An-178		Antonov	1	Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
🇨🇳	An-2 Colt		Antonov	18000	Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇦	An-22 Cock		Antonov	68	Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack		Antonov	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇺🇦	An-24 Coke		Antonov	1367	Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	An-26 Curl		Antonov	1403	Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
🇺🇦	An-28 Cash		Antonov	191	Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-30 Clank		Antonov	123	Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇦	An-32 Cline		Antonov	373	Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
🇨🇳	An-72/74 Coaler		Antonov	195	Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations.
🇷🇺	Ansat		Kazan Helicopters	50	Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
🇮🇱	Arava		IAI	103	Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	B-1A		Rockwell	104	American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version.
🇺🇸	B-1B Lancer		Rockwell	104	American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
🇺🇸	B-2 Spirit		Northrop	21	American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts.
🇺🇸	B-21 Raider		Northrop Grumman	3	American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments.
🇺🇸	B-36 Peacemaker		Convair	384	American strategic bomber from the Cold War era with notable service in the Strategic Air Command from 1949 to 1959.
🇺🇸	B-47 Stratojet		Boeing	2042	American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
🇺🇸	B-52 Stratofortress		Boeing	744	American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War.
🇺🇸	B-58 Hustler		Convair	116	American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command.
🇨🇦	BD-700 Global Express		Bombardier	816	Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
🇬🇧	BN-2B Defender		Britten-Norman	1280	British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇹🇷	Bayraktar Akıncı		Baykar	110	Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar Kızılelma		Baykar	7	Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar TB2		Baykar	600	Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
🇨🇳	Be-12 Tchaïka Mail		Beriev	150	Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles.
🇷🇺	Be-200		Beriev	19	Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner		Beechcraft	695	American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 390 Premier I		Beechcraft	292	American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft Baron		Beechcraft	6884	American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
🇺🇸	Bell 430		Bell	136	American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century.
🇩🇪	Bo 105		MBB	1500	German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇬🇧	Buccaneer		Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley	211	British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
🇬🇧	Bulldog		Scottish Aviation	328	Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
🇯🇵	C-1		Kawasaki	31	Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
🇪🇸	C-101 Aviojet		CASA	166	Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
🇺🇸	C-130 Hercules		Lockheed	2500	American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
🇺🇸	C-141 Starlifter		Lockheed	285	American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	C-160 Transall		Transall	214	German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
🇺🇸	C-17 Globemaster III		McDonnell Douglas	279	American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
🇺🇸	C-2 Greyhound		Northrop Grumman	56	American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
🇪🇸	C-212 Aviocar		CASA	483	Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.

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