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
🇺🇸	MQ-20 Avenger		General Atomics	9	American jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for stealthy reconnaissance and strike missions.
🇺🇸	MQ-25 Stingray		Boeing	7	American unmanned carrier-based aerial refueling tanker, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for extending the combat radius of carrier air wings.
🇺🇸	MQ-4 Triton		Northrop Grumman	30	American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions.
🇺🇸	MQ-8 Fire Scout		Northrop Grumman	40	US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones.
🇺🇸	MQ-9 Reaper		General Atomics	300	American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century.
🇫🇷	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.
🇺🇸	Metroliner		Fairchild Swearingen	600	American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	Mi-1 Hare		Mil	2594	Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
🇨🇳	Mi-14 Haze		Mil	273	Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-17 Hip-H		Mil	12000	Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	Mi-2 Hoplite		Mil	5497	Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
🇨🇳	Mi-24 Hind		Mil	2648	Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-26 Halo		Mil	316	Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
🇨🇳	Mi-28 Havoc		Mil	126	Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-34 Hermit		Mil	27	Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
🇷🇺	Mi-38		Kazan	13	Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
🇨🇳	Mi-8 Hip		Mil	17000	Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
🇨🇳	MiG-15 Fagot		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	17310	Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
🇨🇳	MiG-17 Fresco		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	10649	Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
🇨🇳	MiG-19 Farmer		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	2172	Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	MiG-21 Fishbed		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	11496	Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
🇨🇳	MiG-23 Flogger		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	5047	Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
🇨🇳	MiG-25 Foxbat		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1186	Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
🇨🇳	MiG-27 Flogger		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1075	Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
🇨🇳	MiG-29 Fulcrum		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1600	Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
🇨🇳	MiG-29K Fulcrum-D		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	81	Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
🇨🇳	MiG-31 Foxhound		Mikoyan-Gurevitch	519	Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
🇫🇷	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 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.
🇮🇷	Mohajer-6		Qods	210	Iranian single-engine multirole ISTAR unmanned aerial combat vehicle, introduced in the late 2010s, utilized for multispectral surveillance and precision-guided strikes in various regional and international conflicts.
🇫🇷	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.
🇦🇺	Nomad		GAF	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇯🇵	OH-1 Ninja		Kawasaki	38	Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
🇺🇸	OV-10 Bronco		North American	360	American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇷🇺	Orlan-10		Special Technology Center	1000	Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
🇯🇵	P-1		Kawasaki	60	Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
🇺🇸	P-3 Orion		Lockheed	757	American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations.
🇮🇹	P180 Avanti		Piaggio	246	Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
🇮🇹	P2006T		Tecnam	578	Italian light twin-engine aircraft, notably used for training and light transport since the late 2000s.
🇮🇹	P68		Vulcanair	431	Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
🇳🇿	P750		Pacific Aerospace	120	New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
🇺🇸	PA-31 Navajo		Piper	3942	American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	PA-32 Cherokee Six		Piper	7842	American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
🇺🇸	PA-34 Seneca		Piper	5037	American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.

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