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
🇸🇪	J-29 Tunnan		Saab	661	Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict.
🇸🇪	J-35 Draken		Saab	651	Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
🇨🇳	J-7 Fishcan		Chengdu	2400	Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.
🇨🇳	J-8 Finback		Shenyang	408	Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇸🇪	JA 37 Viggen		Saab	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	300	Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JF-17 Thunder		CAC / PAC	144	Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
🇨🇳	JH-7 Flounder		Xian	270	Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles.
🇨🇳	JL-10		AVIC	20	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JL-8		Hongdu	500	Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	JL-9		Guizhou	13	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	Jaguar		SEPECAT	573	British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
🇬🇧	Jetstream 31		British Aerospace	386	British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
🇬🇧	Jetstream 41		British Aerospace	100	British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
🇺🇸	KC-130 Hercules		Lockheed Martin	124	American military transport aircraft, noted for tactical refueling and cargo application, extensively operational during Cold War era and beyond.
🇺🇸	KC-135 Stratotanker		Boeing	803	American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling 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
🇷🇺	Ka-226 Hoodlum-C		Kamov	269	Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
🇨🇳	Ka-25 Hormone		Kamov	460	Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
🇨🇳	Ka-27 Helix		Kamov	201	Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"		Kamov	19	Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
🇷🇺	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.
🇮🇷	Karrar		HESA	—	Iranian jet-powered target drone and long-range bomber, developed in the early 21st century and used for air-defense training and precision strikes.
🇮🇱	Kfir		IAI	220	Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment.
🇺🇸	King Air 90		Beechcraft	3100	American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
🇺🇸	Kodiak		Quest	300	American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century.

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.
🇨🇿	L-159 ALCA		Aero	72	Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
🇨🇿	L-29 Delfin		Aero	3665	Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
🇨🇿	L-39 Albatros		Aero	2900	Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
🇨🇿	L-410		Let	1200	Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
🇷🇸	Lasta-95		UTVA	37	Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
🇨🇦	Learjet 35		Bombardier	738	Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s.
🇨🇦	Learjet 45		Bombardier	642	Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.
🇬🇧	Lightning		English Electric	337	British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
🇮🇹	M-345		Aermacchi	4	Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇮🇹	M-346 Master		Aermacchi	92	Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland.
🇨🇳	M-4 Bison		Myasichtchev	123	Soviet strategic bomber, renowned for its Cold War service, extensively deployed for long-range maritime reconnaissance and bombing missions.
🇮🇹	MB-326K		Aermacchi	800	Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
🇮🇹	MB-339		Aermacchi	230	Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles.
🇫🇷	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.
🇺🇸	MD-500		Hughes	4700	American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications.
🇺🇸	MD-900		MD Helicopters	5	American civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services.
🇸🇪	MFI-15 Safari		Saab	462	Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
🇺🇸	MQ-1 Predator		General Atomics	360	American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
🇺🇸	MQ-1C Gray Eagle		General Atomics	204	American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions.

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