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
🇫🇷	H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2		Airbus Helicopters	116	French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
🇫🇷	H160M Guépard		Airbus Helicopters	1	French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	H215M / AS532 Cougar		Airbus Helicopters	408	French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	H225M / EC725 Caracal		Airbus Helicopters	90	European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	Jaguar		SEPECAT	573	British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
🇫🇷	MD-450 Ouragan		Dassault	567	French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War.
🇫🇷	MS 733 Alcyon		Morane-Saulnier	208	French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs.
🇫🇷	Mirage 2000		Dassault	601	French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
🇫🇷	Mirage 4000		Dassault	1	French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
🇫🇷	Mirage F1		Dassault	726	French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇫🇷	Mirage F2 / F3		Dassault	1	French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
🇫🇷	Mirage G / G-4 / G-8		Dassault	3	French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
🇫🇷	Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta		Dassault	1422	French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
🇫🇷	Mirage III / 5 / 50		Dassault	1422	French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
🇫🇷	Mirage IV		Dassault	66	French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
🇫🇷	Mystère IV		Dassault	411	French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱	NH90 / Caiman		NHIndustries	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
🇫🇷	Rafale		Dassault	239	French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
🇫🇷	SA315 Alouette II		Aérospatiale	1300	French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
🇫🇷	SA316 Alouette III		Sud Aviation	2000	French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇫🇷	SA321 Super Frelon		Aérospatiale	110	French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel.
🇫🇷	SA330 Puma		Aérospatiale	697	French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s.
🇫🇷	SA340 Gazelle		Aérospatiale	1775	French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
🇫🇷	SO 4050 Vautour		Sud Aviation	149	French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
🇫🇷	Super Etendard		Dassault-Bréguet	85	French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts.
🇫🇷	TB-30 Epsilon		Socata	19	French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training.
🇫🇷	TBM		Socata	1000	French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
🇫🇷	nEUROn		Dassault Aviation	1	European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	Alphajet		Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier	480	French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
🇩🇪	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
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	EC665 Tiger		Eurocopter	180	German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
🇩🇪	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	H215M / AS532 Cougar		Airbus Helicopters	408	French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	H225M / EC725 Caracal		Airbus Helicopters	90	European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱	NH90 / Caiman		NHIndustries	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Tornado		Panavia	990	European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Typhoon		Eurofighter	589	European multirole fighter, renowned for service in multinational military operations since late 20th century, noted for superior air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities.
🇩🇪 🇺🇸	X-31 EFM Vector		Rockwell/MBB	2	German-American experimental jet aircraft, known for pioneering in thrust vectoring technology, principally tested during the 1990s.
🇮🇳	Dhruv		HAL	335	Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s.
🇮🇳	HJT-16 Kiran		HAL	190	Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
🇮🇳	HTT-40		HAL	2	Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
🇮🇳	Prachand		HAL	19	Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks.
🇮🇳	Tejas		HAL	38	Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.

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