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
🇳🇱	Fokker F50		Fokker	213	Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱	NH90 / Caiman		NHIndustries	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
🇳🇿	P750		Pacific Aerospace	120	New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JF-17 Thunder		CAC / PAC	144	Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JL-8		Hongdu	500	Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.
🇵🇱	PZL-130 Orlik		PZL	59	Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
🇵🇱	SW-4 Puszczyk		PZL	40	Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications.
🇵🇱	TS-11 Iskra		PZL	424	Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
🇵🇱	W-3 Sokol		PZL	149	Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s.
🇷🇴 🇳🇱	IAR-93 / J-22 Orao		CNIAR/Soko	88	Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇷🇴	IAR-99 Șoim		Avioane Craiova	28	Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
🇷🇺	A-50 Mainstay		Beriev	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 Helicopters	50	Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
🇷🇺	Be-200		Beriev	19	Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇷🇺	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.
🇷🇺	Il-112		Ilyushin	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	269	Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
🇷🇺	Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B		Kamov	196	Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
🇷🇺	Ka-60 Kasatka		Kamov	2	Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇷🇺	Kronshtadt Orion		Kronstadt Group	48	Russian unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and strike missions in modern conflicts.
🇷🇺	Mi-38		Kazan	13	Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
🇷🇺	Orlan-10		Special Technology Center	1000	Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
🇷🇺	S-70 Okhotnik		Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association	2	Russian stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, intended for reconnaissance and strike missions under the control of fifth-generation fighter pilots.
🇷🇺	Sokol Altius		OKB Sokol	3	Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed.
🇷🇺	Su-34 Fullback		Sukhoi	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	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	1	Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
🇷🇺	Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin		Sukhoi	1	Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
🇷🇺	Su-57 Felon		Sukhoi	32	Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇷🇺	Tu-214 Mogul		Tupolev	89	Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
🇷🇺	Yak-130 Mitten		Yakovlev	186	Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
🇷🇺	Yak-52		Yakovlev	14	Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
🇷🇸	Lasta-95		UTVA	37	Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
🇿🇦	AH-2 Rooivalk		Denel	12	South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa.
🇿🇦	Cheetah		Atlas	38	South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions.
🇰🇷	KF-21 Boramae		KAI	—	South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written.
🇰🇷	KT-1 Woongbi		KAI	178	South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s.
🇰🇷	KT-100		KAI	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	170	South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇰🇷	T-5 Brave Eagle		KAI	17	Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes.
🇰🇷	T-50 Golden Eagle		KAI	200	South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
🇪🇸	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-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.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	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.
🇸🇪	340 AEW&C		Saab	12	Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s.
🇸🇪	GlobalEye		Saab / Bombardier	5	Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance.
🇸🇪	J-29 Tunnan		Saab	661	Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict.

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