Military Transport Aircraft
Overview
Comprehensive database of military transport aircraft. This specialized collection includes detailed technical specifications such as speed, range, payload capacity, and armament options for military transport aircraft aviation platforms, along with complete operational history and current and past operators worldwide.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 | GA8 Airvan |  |
GippsAero | 250 |
Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. |
| 🇦🇺 | Nomad |  |
GAF | 172 |
Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. |
| 🇧🇷 | C-390 Millennium |  |
Embraer | 11 |
Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. |
| 🇧🇷 | EMB 110 |  |
Embraer | 503 |
Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide. |
| 🇧🇷 | EMB 120 Brasilia |  |
Embraer | 357 |
Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments. |
| 🇧🇷 | ERJ 135 |  |
Embraer | 1231 |
Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century. |
| 🇧🇷 | Phenom 100 |  |
Embraer | 401 |
Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services. |
| 🇨🇦 | BD-700 Global Express |  |
Bombardier | 816 |
Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-415 Super Scooper |  |
Viking Air | 95 |
Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-600 Challenger |  |
Bombardier | 1066 |
Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-5 Buffalo |  |
De Havilland Canada | 122 |
Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-6 Twin Otter |  |
De Havilland Canada | 985 |
Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-7 Dash 7 |  |
De Havilland Canada | 113 |
Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains. |
| 🇨🇦 | 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. |
| 🇨🇳 | Y-12 |  |
Harbin | 71 |
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. |
| 🇨🇳 | Y-20 |  |
Xian | 58 |
Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. |
| 🇨🇿 | L-410 |  |
Let | 1200 |
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. |
| 🇪🇺 | A319 CJ |  |
Airbus | 1499 |
European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility. |
| 🇪🇺 | A321 |  |
Airbus | 2917 |
European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 | A330 |  |
Airbus | 1577 |
European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. |
| 🇪🇺 | A400M Atlas |  |
Airbus | 174 |
European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. |
| 🇨🇳 | An-124 Condor |  |
Antonov | 55 |
Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era. |
| 🇨🇳 | An-2 Colt |  |
Antonov | 18000 |
Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. |
| 🇺🇦 🇨🇳 | An-225 Cossack |  |
Antonov | 1 |
Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally. |
| 🇨🇳 | An-26 Curl |  |
Antonov | 1403 |
Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. |
| 🇨🇳 | An-72/74 Coaler |  |
Antonov | 195 |
Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. |
| 🇨🇳 | Il-14 Crate |  |
Ilyushin | 1348 |
Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era. |
| 🇨🇳 | Il-18 Coot |  |
Ilyushin | 678 |
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally. |
| 🇨🇳 | Il-76 Candid |  |
Ilyushin | 960 |
Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 | Il-96 |  |
Ilyushin | 30 |
Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines. |
| 🇨🇳 | Tu-154 Careless |  |
Tupolev | 1026 |
Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally. |
| 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 | ATR-42 |  |
ATR | 497 |
French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. |
| 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 | ATR-72 |  |
ATR | 1000 |
French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. |
| 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 | C-160 Transall |  |
Transall | 214 |
German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. |
| 🇫🇷 | F406 Caravan II |  |
Reims-Cessna | 99 |
French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. |
| 🇫🇷 | Falcon 10 |  |
Dassault | 226 |
French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide. |
| 🇫🇷 | Falcon 20 |  |
Dassault | 512 |
French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. |
| 🇫🇷 | Falcon 2000 |  |
Dassault | 675 |
French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. |
| 🇫🇷 | Falcon 50 |  |
Dassault | 352 |
French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 | Falcon 8X |  |
Dassault | 289 |
French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. |
| 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 | C-160 Transall | |
Transall | 214 |
German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. |
| 🇩🇪 | Do 128 |  |
Dornier | 11 |
German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. |
| 🇩🇪 | Do 228 |  |
Dornier | 370 |
German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. |
| 🇩🇪 | Do 328 |  |
Dornier | 217 |
German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport. |
| 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | C-295 Persuader |  |
Airbus | 209 |
Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. |
| 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | CN-235 |  |
CASA | 354 |
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. |
| 🇮🇱 | Arava |  |
IAI | 103 |
Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. |
| 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 | ATR-42 | |
ATR | 497 |
French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. |
| 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 | ATR-72 | |
ATR | 1000 |
French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. |