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	Year	Produced	Description
🇷🇴 🇳🇱	IAR-93 / J-22 Orao	CNIAR/Soko	1974	88	Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.
🇷🇴	IAR-99 Șoim	Avioane Craiova	1985	28	Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
🇷🇺	A-50 Mainstay	Beriev	1978	42	Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed during the Cold War to extend radar coverage and coordinate air operations across vast distances.
🇷🇺	Ansat	Kazan	1999	50	Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
🇷🇺	Be-200	Beriev	1998	19	Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇷🇺	Il-112	Ilyushin	2019	3	Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
🇷🇺	Il-276 SVTS	Ilyushin	—	1	Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
🇷🇺	Ka-226 Hoodlum-C	Kamov	1997	269	Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
🇷🇺	Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B	Kamov	1997	196	Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
🇷🇺	Ka-60 Kasatka	Kamov	1998	2	Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.
🇷🇺	Mi-38	Kazan	2003	13	Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
🇷🇺	Orlan-10	Special Technology Center	2011	1000	Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
🇷🇺	Sokol Altius	OKB Sokol	2019	3	Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed.
🇷🇺	Su-34 Fullback	Sukhoi	1990	155	Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
🇷🇺	Su-35 Flanker-E	Sukhoi	1999	151	Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions.
🇷🇺	Su-37 Super Flanker	Sukhoi	1996	1	Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
🇷🇺	Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin	Sukhoi	1997	1	Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
🇷🇺	Su-57 Felon	Sukhoi	2010	32	Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
🇷🇺	Tu-214 Mogul	Tupolev	1989	89	Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
🇷🇺	Yak-130 Mitten	Yakovlev	1996	186	Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
🇷🇺	Yak-52	Yakovlev	1976	14	Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
🇷🇸	Lasta-95	UTVA	1985	37	Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
🇿🇦	AH-2 Rooivalk	Denel	1990	12	South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa.
🇿🇦	Cheetah	Atlas	1986	38	South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions.
🇰🇷	KF-21 Boramae	KAI	2022	—	South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written.
🇰🇷	KT-1 Woongbi	KAI	1991	178	South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s.
🇰🇷	KT-100	KAI	2011	23	Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force.
🇰🇷	KUH-1 Surion	KAI	2010	170	South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013.
🇰🇷	T-5 Brave Eagle	KAI	2020	17	Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes.
🇰🇷	T-50 Golden Eagle	KAI	2002	200	South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
🇪🇸	C-101 Aviojet	CASA	1977	166	Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
🇪🇸	C-212 Aviocar	CASA	1971	483	Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	C-295 Persuader	Airbus	1997	209	Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	CN-235	CASA	1983	354	Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Typhoon	Eurofighter	1994	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.
🇸🇪	340 AEW&C	Saab	1994	12	Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s.
🇸🇪	GlobalEye	Saab / Bombardier	2018	5	Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance.
🇸🇪	J-29 Tunnan	Saab	1948	661	Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict.
🇸🇪	J-35 Draken	Saab	1955	651	Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
🇸🇪	JA 37 Viggen	Saab	1967	329	Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use.
🇸🇪	JAS 39 Gripen	Saab	1988	300	Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces.
🇸🇪	MFI-15 Safari	Saab	1969	462	Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
🇸🇪	SAAB 105	Saab	1963	192	Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region.
🇨🇭	PC-12 Eagle	Pilatus	1991	2000	Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles.
🇨🇭	PC-21	Pilatus	2002	211	Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
🇨🇭	PC-24	Pilatus	2015	100	Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services.
🇨🇭	PC-6 Porter	Pilatus	1959	604	Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions.
🇨🇭	PC-7 Turbo Trainer	Pilatus	1966	618	Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
🇨🇭	PC-9	Pilatus	1984	265	Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
🇹🇼	AT-3 Tsu Chiang	AIDC	1980	62	Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.

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