Canadian Military Aircraft
Overview
Complete directory of military aircraft developed and manufactured by Canada. Each entry includes comprehensive technical specifications such as performance metrics, armament details, and operational capabilities, along with deployment history and service records of Canada’s aviation arsenal.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 | Alarus CH2000 |  |
AMD | 150 |
Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use. |
| 🇨🇦 | BD-700 Global Express |  |
Bombardier | 816 |
Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. |
| 🇨🇦 | CF-100 Canuck |  |
Avro | 692 |
Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments. |
| 🇨🇦 | CF-105 Arrow |  |
Avro | 5 |
Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-215 Scooper |  |
Canadair | 125 |
Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-289 |  |
Canadair | — | Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. |
| 🇨🇦 | CL-41 Tutor |  |
Canadair | 212 |
Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
| 🇨🇦 | 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. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-2 Beaver |  |
De Havilland Canada | 1657 |
Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. |
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Produced | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-3 Otter |  |
De Havilland Canada | 466 |
Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-4 Caribou |  |
de Havilland Canada | 307 |
Canadian twin-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated for military cargo and rugged bush operations. |
| 🇨🇦 | 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. |
| 🇨🇦 | DHC-8 Dash 8 |  |
De Havilland Canada | 1258 |
Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. |
| 🇨🇦 🇸🇪 | GlobalEye |  |
Saab / Bombardier | 5 |
Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance. |
| 🇨🇦 | 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. |