1950s Military Aircraft
Overview
Military aircrafts that first flew in the 1950s. This collection covers fighters, bombers, helicopters, transport planes, and UAVs from this decade in aviation history, with detailed technical specifications, development stories, and operational deployment records.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Year | Produced | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐บ๐ธ | F-84F Thunderstreak | Republic | 1950 | 3428 |
Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | KC-135 Stratotanker | Boeing | 1956 | 803 |
American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | P-3 Orion | Lockheed | 1958 | 757 |
American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | S-2 Tracker | Grumman | 1952 | 1284 |
American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | SH-2 Seasprite | Kaman | 1959 | 184 |
American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | SH-3 Sea King | Sikorsky | 1959 | 1300 |
American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | T-2 Buckeye | North American | 1958 | 529 |
American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | T-37 Tweet | Cessna | 1954 | 1269 |
American jet trainer, notable for its Cold War-era inception, extensively used for pilot training and counter-insurgency role. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | T-38 Talon | Northrop | 1959 | 1189 |
American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | TH-55 Osage | Hughes | 1956 | 2800 |
American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | U-2 Dragon Lady | Lockheed | 1955 | 104 |
American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide. |
| ๐บ๐ธ | UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" | Bell | 1956 | 16000 |
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. |