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
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇺🇸	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.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	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-7 Rainbow		CASC	—	Chinese stealth flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance and strike missions.
🇨🇦	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.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	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.
🇿🇦	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.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇦	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.
🇨🇦	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.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	E-4 NOAC		Boeing	4	American advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations.
🇺🇸	E-6 Mercury TACAMO		Boeing	16	American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces.
🇺🇸	E-8 Joint STARS		Boeing/Northrop Grumman	17	American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions.
🇺🇸	EA-6B Prowler		Grumman	170	American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
🇺🇸	EC-130 Commando Solo		Lockheed Martin	14	American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East.
🇺🇸	EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA		Boeing	45	American electronic surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	EC665 Tiger		Eurocopter	180	German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
🇺🇸	EF-111 Raven		General Dynamics/Grumman	42	American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations.

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