Military Aircraft

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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
🇨🇳	Y-12		Harbin	71	Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
🇨🇳	Y-20		Xian	58	Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
🇨🇳	Z-10		Changhe	109	Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳	Z-11		Changhe	46	Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage.
🇨🇳	Z-18		Changhe	133	Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳	Z-9 Haitun		Harbin	200	Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
🇨🇿	L-159 ALCA		Aero	72	Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
🇨🇿	L-29 Delfin		Aero	3665	Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
🇨🇿	L-39 Albatros		Aero	2900	Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
🇨🇿	L-410		Let	1200	Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇿	Z 42		Zlin	57	Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
🇨🇿	Z 43		Zlin	144	Czech four-seat light aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, capable both as a trainer and a tourer.
🇪🇺	A310 MRTT		Airbus	6	European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations.
🇪🇺	A319 CJ		Airbus	1499	European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
🇪🇺	A321		Airbus	2917	European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
🇪🇺	A330		Airbus	1577	European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles.
🇪🇺	A400M Atlas		Airbus	174	European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
🇨🇳	An-124 Condor		Antonov	55	Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	An-2 Colt		Antonov	18000	Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack		Antonov	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	An-26 Curl		Antonov	1403	Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
🇨🇳	An-72/74 Coaler		Antonov	195	Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations.
🇨🇳	Be-12 Tchaïka Mail		Beriev	150	Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles.
🇨🇳	Il-14 Crate		Ilyushin	1348	Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	Il-18 Coot		Ilyushin	678	Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
🇨🇳	Il-28 Beagle		Ilyushin	6635	Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa.
🇨🇳	Il-38 May		Ilyushin	58	Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations.
🇨🇳	Il-76 Candid		Ilyushin	960	Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	Il-78 Midas		Ilyushin	53	Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions.
🇨🇳	Il-80		Ilyushin	4	Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	Il-96		Ilyushin	30	Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines.
🇨🇳	Ka-25 Hormone		Kamov	460	Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
🇨🇳	Ka-27 Helix		Kamov	201	Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"		Kamov	19	Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
🇨🇳	M-4 Bison		Myasichtchev	123	Soviet strategic bomber, renowned for its Cold War service, extensively deployed for long-range maritime reconnaissance and bombing missions.
🇨🇳	Mi-1 Hare		Mil	2594	Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
🇨🇳	Mi-14 Haze		Mil	273	Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-17 Hip-H		Mil	12000	Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
🇨🇳	Mi-2 Hoplite		Mil	5497	Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
🇨🇳	Mi-24 Hind		Mil	2648	Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	Mi-26 Halo		Mil	316	Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
🇨🇳	Mi-28 Havoc		Mil	126	Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-34 Hermit		Mil	27	Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	Mi-8 Hip		Mil	17000	Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
🇨🇳	MiG-15 Fagot		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	17310	Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
🇨🇳	MiG-17 Fresco		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	10649	Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
🇨🇳	MiG-19 Farmer		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	2172	Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars.
🇨🇳	MiG-21 Fishbed		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	11496	Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
🇨🇳	MiG-23 Flogger		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	5047	Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
🇨🇳	MiG-25 Foxbat		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1186	Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.

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