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	Produced	Description
🇸🇪	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.
🇸🇪	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.
🇸🇪	MFI-15 Safari		Saab	462	Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
🇸🇪	SAAB 105		Saab	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	2000	Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles.
🇨🇭	PC-21		Pilatus	211	Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
🇨🇭	PC-24		Pilatus	100	Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services.
🇨🇭	PC-6 Porter		Pilatus	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	618	Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇭	PC-9		Pilatus	265	Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
🇹🇼	AT-3 Tsu Chiang		AIDC	62	Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.
🇹🇼	F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo		AIDC	137	Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar Akıncı		Baykar	110	Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar Kızılelma		Baykar	7	Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar TB2		Baykar	600	Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
🇹🇷	Calidus B250		Novaer	2	Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
🇹🇷	Hürkus		TAI	18	Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
🇹🇷	TAI Aksungur		Turkish Aerospace Industries	12	Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and maritime patrol missions.
🇹🇷	TAI Anka		Turkish Aerospace Industries	102	Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2010, utilized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat missions.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇦	An-12 Cub		Antonov	1248	Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
🇺🇦	An-140		Antonov	33	Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
🇺🇦	An-148		Antonov	47	Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇦	An-178		Antonov	1	Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
🇺🇦	An-22 Cock		Antonov	68	Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack		Antonov	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇺🇦	An-24 Coke		Antonov	1367	Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-28 Cash		Antonov	191	Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-30 Clank		Antonov	123	Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇦	An-32 Cline		Antonov	373	Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇦🇪	Yabhon United 40		ADASI	—	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	337	British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW101		AgustaWestland	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	124	Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW119		AgustaWestland	300	Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW139		AgustaWestland	1100	Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW149		AgustaWestland	31	Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW159		AgustaWestland	67	British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW169		AgustaWestland	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	1280	British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇬🇧	Buccaneer		Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley	211	British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
🇬🇧	Bulldog		Scottish Aviation	328	Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
🇬🇧	DH.110 Sea Vixen		De Havilland	151	British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations.
🇬🇧	Gannet		Fairey	303	British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services.
🇬🇧	HS 748		Hawker Siddeley	380	British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
🇬🇧	Harrier		British Aerospace	380	British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service.
🇬🇧	Hawk		British Aerospace	1000	British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	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.

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