Every North Korean Military Aircraft — Complete List
North Korea has operated 41 distinct aircraft types across its military history — 20 still in active service and 21 retired or former.
Service status41 types
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
13 types
MiG-29 Fulcrum
Status In service Service entry1983
Su-25 Frogfoot
Status In service Service entry1981
MiG-23 Flogger
Status In service Service entry1970
J-7 Fishcan
Status In service Service entry1966
Su-7 Fitter
Status In service Service entry1959
MiG-21 Fishbed
Status In service Service entry1958
J-5 Fresco
Status In service Service entry1957
MiG-19 Farmer
Status In service Service entry1955
MiG-15 Fagot
Status In service Service entry1949
Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Status Retired Service entry1970
J-6 Farmer
Status Retired Service entry1962
Il-10 Beast
Status Retired Service entry1944
Yak-9 Frank
Status Retired Service entry1942Strategic Bombers
3 types
Military Helicopters
10 types
Mi-26 Halo
Status In service Service entry1983
Mi-14 Haze
Status In service Service entry1975
Mi-24 Hind
Status In service Service entry1972
MD-500
Status In service Service entry1967
Mi-8 Hip
Status In service Service entry1967
Mi-2 Hoplite
Status In service Service entry1965
Ka-29 Helix-B
Status Retired Service entry1987
Mi-35M
Status Retired Service entry1972
Mi-4 Hound
Status Retired Service entry1953
Mi-1 Hare
Status Retired Service entry1950Transport & Tanker Aircraft
8 types
Pacific Aerospace P750
Status In service Service entry2001
Il-76 Candid
Status In service Service entry1974
An-24 Coke
Status In service Service entry1962
An-2 Colt
Status In service Service entry1947
An-26 Curl
Status Retired Service entry1969
Yak-40 Codling
Status Retired Service entry1968
Il-62 Classic
Status Retired Service entry1967
Il-14 Crate
Status Retired Service entry1954Special Mission Aircraft
1 type
Trainers
5 types
Unmanned Aircraft
1 type
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft types has the North Korea military ever operated?
North Korea has operated 41 distinct aircraft types across its history and current inventory, including 20 still in active service and 21 retired or former types.
Does this list include retired North Korea military aircraft?
Yes. This page covers every aircraft type the country has operated — past, present, and future — with a green In service, blue Entering service, or grey Retired status badge on each tile. For the current-only fleet, see the in-service listicle.
What about prototypes and test aircraft?
This page tracks operational service types. Pure prototypes, X-planes and test aircraft that never entered squadron service are not included.