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.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 | 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. |
| 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | C-295 Persuader |  |
Airbus | 209 |
Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. |
| 🇺🇸 | C-32 |  |
Boeing | 6 |
American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century. |
| 🇧🇷 | C-390 Millennium |  |
Embraer | 11 |
Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | C-5 Galaxy |  |
Lockheed | 131 |
American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation. |
| 🇨🇦 | CF-100 Canuck |  |
Avro | 692 |
Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments. |
| 🇨🇦 | CF-105 Arrow |  |
Avro | 5 |
Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. |
| 🇨🇳 | CH-4 Rainbow |  |
CASC | — | Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions. |
| 🇺🇸 | CH-46 Sea Knight |  |
Boeing/Vertol | 524 |
American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations. |
| 🇺🇸 | CH-47 Chinook |  |
Boeing | 1200 |
American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan. |
| 🇨🇳 | CH-5 Rainbow |  |
CASC | — | Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. |
| 🇺🇸 | CH-53 Sea Stallion |  |
Sikorsky | 284 |
American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties. |
| 🇺🇸 | CH-54 Tarhe |  |
Sikorsky | 105 |
American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, primarily used for logistical support and heavy transport during the Vietnam War. |
| 🇨🇳 | CH-7 Rainbow | |
CASC | — | Chinese stealth flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance and strike missions. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 | CL-215 Scooper |  |
Canadair | 125 |
Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-41 Tutor |  |
Canadair | 212 |
Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-415 Super Scooper |  |
Viking Air | 95 |
Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-600 Challenger |  |
Bombardier | 1066 |
Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. |
| 🇫🇷 | CM 170 Magister |  |
Fouga | 929 |
French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide. |
| 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | CN-235 |  |
CASA | 354 |
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. |
| 🇫🇷 | Cabri G2 |  |
Guimbal | 300 |
French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally. |
| 🇹🇷 | Calidus B250 |  |
Novaer | 2 |
Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century. |
| 🇺🇸 | Cessna 340 |  |
Cessna | 1351 |
American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. |
| 🇺🇸 | Cessna 402 |  |
Cessna | 2 |
American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 | Cheetah |  |
Atlas | 38 |
South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions. |
| 🇺🇸 | Commander 500 |  |
Aero | 2902 |
American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. |
| 🇦🇹 | DA42 Twin Star |  |
Diamond | 600 |
Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004. |
| 🇦🇹 | DA62 |  |
Diamond | 120 |
Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. |
| 🇺🇸 | DC-10 |  |
McDonnell Douglas | 386 |
American wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s. |
| 🇺🇸 | DC-3 |  |
Douglas | 10174 |
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. |
| 🇬🇧 | DH.110 Sea Vixen |  |
De Havilland | 151 |
British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-2 Beaver |  |
De Havilland Canada | 1657 |
Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-3 Otter |  |
De Havilland Canada | 466 |
Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-5 Buffalo |  |
De Havilland Canada | 122 |
Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-6 Twin Otter |  |
De Havilland Canada | 985 |
Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-7 Dash 7 |  |
De Havilland Canada | 113 |
Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-8 Dash 8 |  |
De Havilland Canada | 1258 |
Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. |
| 🇫🇷 | Dassault Mirage G |  |
Dassault | 3 |
French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes. |
| 🇮🇳 | Dhruv |  |
HAL | 335 |
Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s. |
| 🇩🇪 | Do 128 |  |
Dornier | 11 |
German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. |
| 🇩🇪 | Do 228 |  |
Dornier | 370 |
German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. |
| 🇩🇪 | Do 328 |  |
Dornier | 217 |
German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport. |
| 🇺🇸 | E-2 Hawkeye |  |
Grumman | 313 |
American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. |
| 🇺🇸 | E-3 Sentry AWACS |  |
Boeing | 68 |
American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. |