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
🇧🇷	EMB 110		Embraer	503	Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
🇧🇷	EMB 120 Brasilia		Embraer	357	Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
🇧🇷	EMB 312 Tucano		Embraer	624	Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
🇧🇷	ERJ 135		Embraer	1231	Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
🇮🇱	Eitan (Heron TP)		IAI	—	Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally.
🇺🇸	Enstrom 480		Enstrom	142	American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
🇯🇵	F-1 / T-2		Mitsubishi	77	Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan.
🇺🇸	F-100 Super Sabre		North American	2294	American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
🇺🇸	F-101 Voodoo		McDonnell Douglas	807	American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
🇺🇸	F-102 Delta Dagger		Convair	1000	American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	F-104 Starfighter		Lockheed	2578	American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
🇺🇸	F-105 Thunderchief		Republic	833	American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
🇺🇸	F-111 Aardvark		General Dynamics	563	American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
🇺🇸	F-117 Nighthawk		Lockheed	64	American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force.
🇺🇸	F-14 Tomcat		Grumman	712	American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
🇺🇸	F-15 Eagle		McDonnell Douglas	1198	American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
🇺🇸	F-15E Strike Eagle		McDonnell Douglas	525	American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
🇺🇸	F-15EX Eagle II		Boeing	17	Advanced American multirole fighter derived from the F-15 Advanced Eagle export lineage, featuring a digital fly-by-wire system, AESA radar, and a 12-missile air-to-air capacity — replacing the F-15C/D in USAF service from 2024.
🇺🇸	F-16 Fighting Falcon		General Dynamics	4604	American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
🇯🇵	F-2		Mitsubishi	98	Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	F-22 Raptor		Lockheed Martin	195	American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
🇺🇸	F-28		Enstrom	32	American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
🇺🇸	F-35 Lightning II		Lockheed Martin	965	American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
🇺🇸	F-4 Phantom II		McDonnell	5195	American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
🇺🇸	F-5 Freedom Fighter		Northrop	1204	American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts.
🇺🇸	F-5E Tiger II		Northrop	1399	American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
🇺🇸	F-8 Crusader		Vought	1219	American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
🇺🇸	F-84 Thunderjet		Republic	7524	American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
🇺🇸	F-84F Thunderstreak		Republic	3428	Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces.
🇺🇸	F-86 Sabre		North American	9860	American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇹🇼	F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo		AIDC	137	Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
🇺🇸	F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet		Boeing	632	An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations.
🇺🇸	F/A-18 Hornet		McDonnell Douglas	1480	American carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, designed in the late 20th century, deployed extensively in a variety of combat roles.
🇳🇱	F27 Friendship		Fokker	586	Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations.
🇳🇱	F28 Fellowship		Fokker	241	Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities.
🇫🇷	F406 Caravan II		Reims-Cessna	99	French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services.
🇫🇷	Falcon 10		Dassault	226	French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
🇫🇷	Falcon 20		Dassault	512	French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
🇫🇷	Falcon 2000		Dassault	675	French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide.
🇫🇷	Falcon 50		Dassault	352	French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇫🇷	Falcon 8X		Dassault	289	French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment.
🇳🇱	Fokker F50		Fokker	213	Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
🇷🇺	Forpost		IAI	—	Israeli reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the 1990s, utilized for surveillance and strike missions by multiple global armed forces.
🇩🇪	G-115		Grob	204	German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
🇩🇪	G-120		Grob	215	German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
🇳🇱	G-2 Galeb		SOKO	248	Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
🇮🇹	G.222		Alenia Aeronautica	111	Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
🇮🇹	G.91 Gina		Fiat Aeritalia	770	Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles.
🇦🇺	GA8 Airvan		GippsAero	250	Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
🇨🇳	GJ-11 Sharp Sword		Hongdu	—	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

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