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
🇫🇷	Mirage F1		Dassault	726	French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
🇫🇷	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.
🇮🇱	Nesher		IAI	61	Israeli multirole fighter, developed in the late 1960s as a derivative of the Mirage 5, and extensively used in Middle Eastern and South Atlantic conflicts.
🇦🇺	Nomad		GAF	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇯🇵	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.
🇷🇺	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.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	PA-44 Seminole		Piper	926	American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
🇨🇭	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.
🇨🇭	PC-9		Pilatus	265	Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
🇵🇱	PZL-130 Orlik		PZL	59	Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇧🇷	Phenom 100		Embraer	401	Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
🇮🇳	Prachand		HAL	19	Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks.
🇨🇳	Q-5 / A-5 Fantan		Nanchang	1300	Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
🇺🇸	R-4		Sikorsky	131	American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
🇺🇸	R22		Robinson	4600	American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	R44 Raven		Robinson	6331	American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
🇺🇸	RC-135 Rivet Joint		Boeing	32	American reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide.
🇺🇸	RQ-11 Raven		AeroVironment	19000	American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
🇺🇸	RQ-170 Sentinel		Lockheed Martin	—	American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s.
🇺🇸	RQ-20 Puma		AeroVironment	1000	American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	RQ-4 Global Hawk		Northrop Grumman	40	American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance.
🇺🇸	RQ-7 Shadow		AAI Corporation	500	American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles.
🇫🇷	Rafale		Dassault	316	French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
🇦🇹	S-100 Camcopter		Schiebel	—	Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
🇺🇸	S-2 Tracker		Grumman	1284	American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
🇮🇹	S-211		Aermacchi	60	Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
🇺🇸	S-3 Viking		Lockheed	188	American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions.
🇷🇺	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.
🇺🇸	S-76 Spirit		Sikorsky	875	American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s.
🇺🇸	S-92 Superhawk		Sikorsky	300	American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s.

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