Military Aircraft

Overview

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
🇹🇼	F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo	AIDC	1989	137	Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar TB2	Baykar	2014	600	Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
🇹🇷	Calidus B250	Novaer	2017	2	Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
🇹🇷	Hürkus	TAI	2013	18	Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
🇺🇦	An-12 Cub	Antonov	1957	1248	Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
🇺🇦	An-140	Antonov	1997	33	Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
🇺🇦	An-148	Antonov	2004	47	Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇦	An-178	Antonov	2015	1	Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
🇺🇦	An-22 Cock	Antonov	1965	68	Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack	Antonov	1988	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇺🇦	An-24 Coke	Antonov	1959	1367	Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-28 Cash	Antonov	1969	191	Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-30 Clank	Antonov	1967	123	Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇦	An-32 Cline	Antonov	1976	373	Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
🇦🇪	Yabhon United 40	ADASI	2012	—	Emirati medium-altitude long-endurance drone, known for service in Libyan Civil War and ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2011.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸	AV-8B Harrier II	McDonnell Douglas/BAe	1971	337	British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW101	AgustaWestland	1964	137	British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW109	AgustaWestland	1971	124	Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW119	AgustaWestland	1995	300	Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW139	AgustaWestland	2001	1100	Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW149	AgustaWestland	2009	31	Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW159	AgustaWestland	2009	67	British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW169	AgustaWestland	2012	130	Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s.
🇬🇧	BN-2B Defender	Britten-Norman	1965	1280	British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
🇬🇧	Buccaneer	Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley	1958	211	British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
🇬🇧	Bulldog	Scottish Aviation	1969	328	Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
🇬🇧	DH.110 Sea Vixen	De Havilland	1951	151	British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations.
🇬🇧	Gannet	Fairey	1949	303	British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services.
🇬🇧	HS 748	Hawker Siddeley	1960	380	British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
🇬🇧	Harrier	British Aerospace	1968	380	British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service.
🇬🇧	Hawk	British Aerospace	1974	1000	British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	Jaguar	SEPECAT	1968	573	British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
🇬🇧	Jetstream 31	British Aerospace	1980	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	1991	100	British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
🇬🇧	Lightning	English Electric	1954	337	British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
🇬🇧	Short 330	Short Brothers	1974	141	British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights.
🇬🇧	Short 360	Short Brothers	1981	165	British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
🇬🇧	Skyvan	Short	1963	149	British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸	T-45 Goshawk	McDonnell Douglas/BAe	1988	221	British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.
🇬🇧	T-67 Firefly	Slingsby	1974	250	British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
🇬🇧	Taranis	BAE Systems	2013	1	British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment.
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Tornado	Panavia	1974	990	European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	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.
🇬🇧	WG-13 Lynx	Westland	1971	450	British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
🇺🇸	206 JetRanger	Bell	1966	7300	American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
🇺🇸	208 Caravan	Cessna	1982	3000	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
🇺🇸	404 Titan	Cessna	1975	396	American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
🇺🇸	421 Golden Eagle	Cessna	1965	1916	American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights.
🇺🇸	429 GlobalRanger	Bell	2007	325	Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009.
🇺🇸	441 Conquest II	Cessna	1975	362	American turboprop aircraft, known for general aviation use and commercial services, with comprehensive operational history since the late 20th century.

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