Military Aircrafts

Catalog of 452 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. Additionally, you'll find a detailed account of each aircraft's production history, from its initial design phase to any subsequent modifications or upgrades. We also outline the armament options available for each aircraft, ranging from conventional munitions to advanced guided missile systems. To give you a complete picture, we include a list of both current and past operators, offering insights into the aircraft's deployment in various military campaigns and missions.

See also the list of NATO reporting names for aircrafts.

Category: All aircraftsCombat aircraftsBombersHelicoptersTraining aircraftsTransport aircraftsDronesOther aircrafts

Country Model Manufacturer Year Produced Description
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 206 JetRanger Bell 1966 7300 American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 208 Caravan Cessna 1982 3000 American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 330 Short 1974 141 British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 340 Cessna 1970 1351 American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 360 Short 1981 165 British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 402 Cessna 1965 2 American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 404 Titan Cessna 1975 396 American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 421 Golden Eagle Cessna 1965 1916 American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 429 GlobalRanger Bell 2007 325 Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 441 Conquest II Cessna 1975 362 American turboprop aircraft, known for general aviation use and commercial services, with comprehensive operational history since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 480 Enstrom 1989 142 American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 500 Aero Commander 1948 2902 American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 500 Citation I Cessna 1969 689 American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 505 Jet Ranger X Bell 2014 360 Canadian light helicopter, introduced in 2017, renowned for use in training, utility, and corporate transportation.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 707 Boeing 1954 865 American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 727 Boeing 1963 1832 American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 737 Boeing 1967 11535 American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 747 Boeing 1969 1574 American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 757 Boeing 1982 1050 American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 767 Boeing 1981 1288 American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A-10 Thunderbolt II Fairchild Republic 1972 716 American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A-37 Dragonfly Cessna 1964 577 Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A-4 Skyhawk McDonnell Douglas 1954 2960 American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A-5 Vigilante North American 1958 167 American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A-6 Intruder Grumman 1960 693 American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A-7 Corsair II Vought 1965 1545 American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น A129 Mangusta Agusta 1983 60 Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ A310 MRTT Airbus 2003 6 European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท A319 CJ Airbus 1995 1499 European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ A321 Airbus 1987 2917 European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ A330 Airbus 1992 1577 European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles.
๐ŸŒ A400M Atlas Airbus Military 2009 112 European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AC-130 Lockheed Martin 1967 21 American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AH-1 Cobra Bell 1965 1116 American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation.
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ AH-2 Rooivalk Denel 1990 12 South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AH-6 Little Bird Boeing 1963 1420 American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AH-64 Apache Boeing 1975 2400 American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AMX Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer 1984 200 Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท AS565 Panther Aรฉrospatiale 1984 French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ AT-3 Tsu Chiang AIDC 1980 62 Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AT-500 Air Tractor 1986 470 Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AT-802 Air Tractor 1990 28 American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ATL-2 Atlantique Breguet Aviation 1981 215 French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ATR-42 ATR 1984 497 French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ATR-72 ATR 1988 1000 French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AV-8B Harrier II McDonnell Douglas/BAe 1971 337 British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW101 AgustaWestland 1964 137 British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW109 AgustaWestland 1971 124 Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW119 AgustaWestland 1995 300 Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW139 AgustaWestland 2001 1100 Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW149 AgustaWestland 2009 31 Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW159 AgustaWestland 2009 67 British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW169 AgustaWestland 2012 130 Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AW609 AgustaWestland 2003 Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Aarok Turgis & Gaillard 2023 1 French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Alarus CH2000 AMD 1995 13 Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Alphajet Dassault-Brรฉguet/Dornier 1973 480 French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-12 Cub Antonov 1957 1248 Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ An-124 Condor Antonov 1982 55 Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-140 Antonov 1997 33 Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-148 Antonov 2004 47 Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-178 Antonov 2015 1 Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-22 Cock Antonov 1965 68 Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ An-225 Cossack Antonov 1988 1 Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-24 Coke Antonov 1959 1367 Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ An-26 Curl Antonov 1969 1403 Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-28 Cash Antonov 1969 191 Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-30 Clank Antonov 1967 123 Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ An-32 Cline Antonov 1976 373 Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ An-72/74 Coaler Antonov 1977 195 Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ansat Kazan 1999 50 Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Arava IAI 1969 103 Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-1A Rockwell 1974 104 American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-1B Lancer Rockwell 1983 104 American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-2 Spirit Northrop 1989 21 American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-21 Raider Northrop Grumman 2023 1 American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-36 Peacemaker Convair 1946 384 American strategic bomber from the Cold War era with notable service in the Strategic Air Command from 1949 to 1959.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-47 Stratojet Boeing 1947 2042 American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-52 Stratofortress Boeing 1952 744 American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ B-58 Hustler Convair 1956 116 American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ BD-700 Global Express Bombardier 1996 816 Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BN-2B Defender Britten-Norman 1965 1280 British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Bayraktar TB2 Baykar 2014 500 Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Be-12 Tchaรฏka Mail Beriev 1960 150 Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Be-200 Beriev 1998 19 Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Beechcraft 1982 695 American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Beechcraft 390 Premier I Beechcraft 1998 292 American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Beechcraft Baron Beechcraft 1960 6884 American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Bell 430 Bell 1994 136 American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bo 105 MBB 1967 1500 German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Buccaneer Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley 1958 211 British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Bulldog Scottish Aviation 1969 328 Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต C-1 Kawasaki 1970 31 Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ C-101 Aviojet CASA 1977 166 Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ C-130 Hercules Lockheed 1954 2500 American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ C-141 Starlifter Lockheed 1963 285 American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท C-160 Transall 1963 214 German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ C-17 Globemaster III McDonnell Douglas 1991 279 American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ C-2 Greyhound Northrop Grumman 1964 56 American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ C-212 Aviocar CASA 1971 483 Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ C-295 Persuader Airbus 1997 209 Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ C-32 Boeing 1998 6 American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท C-390 Millennium Embraer 2015 9 Brazilian military transport jet, invaluable for its role in logistical support, known for extensive service in the Brazilian Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ C-5 Galaxy Lockheed 1968 131 American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CF-100 Canuck Avro 1950 692 Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CF-105 Arrow Avro 1958 5 Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ CH-4 Rainbow CASC 2010 Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ CH-46 Sea Knight Boeing/Vertol 1958 524 American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ CH-47 Chinook Boeing 1961 1200 American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ CH-5 Rainbow CASC 2015 Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ CH-53 Sea Stallion Sikorsky 1964 284 American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CL-41 Tutor Canadair 1960 212 Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CL-415 Super Scooper Viking Air 1993 95 Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CL-600 Challenger Bombardier 1978 1066 Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท CM 170 Magister Fouga 1952 929 French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ CN-235 CASA 1983 354 Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Cabri G2 Guimbal 2005 300 French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Calidus B250 Novaer 2017 2 Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Cheetah Atlas 1986 38 South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น DA42 Twin Star Diamond 2002 600 Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น DA62 Diamond 2012 120 Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DC-10 McDonnell Douglas 1970 446 American wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DC-3 Douglas 1941 10174 American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง DH.110 Sea Vixen De Havilland 1951 151 British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ DHC-2 Beaver De Havilland Canada 1947 1657 Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ DHC-3 Otter De Havilland Canada 1951 466 Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ DHC-5 Buffalo De Havilland Canada 1964 122 Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ DHC-6 Twin Otter De Havilland Canada 1965 985 Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ DHC-7 Dash 7 De Havilland Canada 1975 113 Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ DHC-8 Dash 8 De Havilland Canada 1983 1258 Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Dhruv HAL 1992 335 Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Do 128 Dornier 1980 11 German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Do 228 Dornier 1981 370 German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Do 328 Dornier 1991 217 German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ E-2 Hawkeye Grumman 1960 313 American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ E-3 Sentry AWACS Boeing 1972 68 American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ E-4 NOAC Boeing 1980 4 American advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ E-6 Mercury TACAMO Boeing 1987 16 American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ E-8 Joint STARS Boeing/Northrop Grumman 1994 17 American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ EA-6B Prowler Grumman 1968 170 American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ EC-130 Commando Solo Lockheed Martin 1957 14 American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA Boeing 1961 45 American electronic surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท EC665 Tiger Eurocopter 1991 180 German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ EF-111 Raven General Dynamics/Grumman 1977 42 American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท EMB 110 Embraer 1972 503 Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท EMB 120 Brasilia Embraer 1979 357 Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท EMB 312 Tucano Embraer 1980 624 Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iranโ€“Iraq war.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ERJ 135 Embraer 1998 1231 Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Eitan (Heron TP) IAI 2004 Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต F-1 / T-2 Mitsubishi 1971 77 Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-100 Super Sabre North American 1953 2294 American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-101 Voodoo McDonnell Douglas 1954 807 American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-102 Delta Dagger Convair 1954 1000 American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-104 Starfighter Lockheed 1954 2578 American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-105 Thunderchief Republic 1955 833 American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-111 Aardvark General Dynamics 1964 563 American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-117 Nighthawk Lockheed 1981 64 American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-14 Tomcat Grumman 1970 712 American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-15 Eagle McDonnell Douglas 1972 1198 American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-15E Strike Eagle McDonnell Douglas 1986 525 American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-16 Fighting Falcon General Dynamics 1974 4604 American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต F-2 Mitsubishi 1995 98 Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-22 Raptor Lockheed Martin 1997 195 American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-28 Enstrom 1960 32 American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-35 Lightning II Lockheed Martin 2006 965 American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-4 Phantom II McDonnell 1958 5195 American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-5 Freedom Fighter Northrop 1959 1204 American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-5E Tiger II Northrop 1972 1399 American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-8 Crusader Vought 1955 1219 American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-84 Thunderjet Republic 1946 7524 American fighter-bomber of the 1940sโ€“1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-84F Thunderstreak Republic 1950 3428 Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-86 Sabre North American 1947 9860 American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo AIDC 1989 137 Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Boeing 1995 632 American multirole fighter, hailing from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F/A-18 Hornet McDonnell Douglas 1978 1480 American multirole fighter, prominent during the Gulf War, extensively deployed for ground-attack, fleet defense, and close air support missions.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ F27 Friendship Fokker 1955 586 Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ F28 Fellowship Fokker 1967 241 Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท F406 Caravan II Reims-Cessna 1983 99 French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Falcon 10 Dassault 1970 226 French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Falcon 20 Dassault 1963 512 French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Falcon 2000 Dassault 1993 675 French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Falcon 50 Dassault 1976 352 French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Falcon 8X Dassault 2015 289 French business jet, recognizable for its long-range capabilities, extensively applied in private, corporate, and air force transport duties.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Fokker F50 Fokker 1985 213 Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช G-115 Grob 1985 204 German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช G-120 Grob 1999 215 German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ G-2 Galeb SOKO 1961 248 Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น G.222 Alenia Aeronautica 1970 111 Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น G.91 Gina Fiat Aeritalia 1956 770 Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ GA8 Airvan GippsAero 1995 250 Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Gannet Fairey 1949 303 British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream G100 Gulfstream 1984 265 Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream 2003 600 American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream II Gulfstream 1966 256 American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream III Gulfstream 1979 202 American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream IV Gulfstream 1985 900 American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream V Gulfstream 1995 193 American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H120 / EC120 Colibri Airbus Helicopters 1995 700 French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H125M / AS550 Fennec Aรฉrospatiale 1974 531 French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H135M / EC365 Airbus Helicopters 1994 1400 European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H145M / EC645 Airbus Helicopters 1999 1500 German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 Airbus Helicopters 1997 116 French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H160M Guรฉpard Airbus Helicopters 2015 1 French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H215M / AS532 Cougar Airbus Helicopters 1978 408 French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท H225M / EC725 Caracal Airbus Helicopters 2000 90 European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ HJT-16 Kiran HAL 1964 190 Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง HS 748 Hawker Siddeley 1960 380 British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ HTT-40 HAL 2016 2 Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Harrier British Aerospace 1968 380 British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Hawk British Aerospace 1974 1000 British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hawker 400 Beechcraft 1978 951 American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hawker 800 Hawker Beechcraft 1983 650 British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Hermes 450 Elbit 1994 Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Hermes 900 Elbit 2009 200 Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Heron IAI 1994 Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Hรผrkus TAI 2013 18 Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท IA 58 Pucarรก FMA 1974 110 Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท IA-63 Pampa FMA 1984 32 Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ IAR-93 / J-22 Orao CNIAR/Soko 1974 88 Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด IAR-99 ศ˜oim Avioane Craiova 1985 28 Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Il-112 Ilyushin 2019 3 Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-14 Crate Ilyushin 1950 1348 Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-18 Coot Ilyushin 1957 678 Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Il-276 SVTS Ilyushin 1 Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-28 Beagle Ilyushin 1948 6635 Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-38 May Ilyushin 1961 58 Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-76 Candid Ilyushin 1971 960 Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-78 Midas Ilyushin 1983 53 Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-80 Ilyushin 1987 4 Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Il-96 Ilyushin 1988 30 Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ J-10 Vigorous Dragon Chengdu 1998 602 Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ J-11 / J-15 / J-16 Shenyang 1998 440 Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ J-20 Kraguj SOKO 1962 43 Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ J-20 Mighty Dragon Chengdu 2011 210 China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช J-29 Tunnan Saab 1948 661 Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช J-35 Draken Saab 1955 651 Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ J-7 Fishcan Chengdu 1966 2400 Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ J-8 Finback Shenyang 1969 408 Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช JA 37 Viggen Saab 1967 329 Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช JAS 39 Gripen Saab 1988 300 Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ JF-17 Thunder CAC / PAC 2003 144 Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ JH-7 Flounder Xian 1988 270 Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ JL-10 AVIC 2006 20 Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ JL-8 Hongdu 1990 500 Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ JL-9 Guizhou 2003 8 Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Jaguar SEPECAT 1968 573 British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Jetstream 31 British Aerospace 1980 386 British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Jetstream 41 British Aerospace 1991 100 British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KC-130 Hercules Lockheed Martin 1960 124 American military transport aircraft, noted for tactical refueling and cargo application, extensively operational during Cold War era and beyond.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KC-135 Stratotanker Boeing 1956 803 American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท KC-390 Embraer 2015 9 Brazilian tactical transport aircraft known for its operational efficacy in search and rescue, cargo transportation, and aerial refueling missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท KF-21 Boramae KAI 2022 South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท KT-1 Woongbi KAI 1991 178 South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท KT-100 KAI 2011 23 Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท KUH-1 Surion KAI 2010 170 South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ka-226 Hoodlum-C Kamov 1997 269 Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Ka-25 Hormone Kamov 1961 460 Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Ka-27 Helix Kamov 1973 201 Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" Kamov 1982 19 Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B Kamov 1997 196 Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ka-60 Kasatka Kamov 1998 2 Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Kfir IAI 1973 220 Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ King Air 90 Beechcraft 1964 3100 American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Kodiak Quest 2004 300 American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-159 ALCA Aero 1997 72 Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-29 Delfin Aero 1959 3665 Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-39 Albatros Aero 1968 2900 Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-410 Let 1969 1200 Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Lasta-95 UTVA 1985 37 Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Learjet 35 Bombardier 1973 738 Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Learjet 45 Bombardier 1995 642 Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Lightning English Electric 1954 337 British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น M-345 Aermacchi 2016 4 Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น M-346 Master Aermacchi 2004 92 Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ M-4 Bison Myasichtchev 1953 123 Soviet strategic bomber, renowned for its Cold War service, extensively deployed for long-range maritime reconnaissance and bombing missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น MB-326K Aermacchi 1957 800 Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น MB-339 Aermacchi 1976 230 Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท MD-450 Ouragan Dassault 1949 567 French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ MD-500 Hughes 1982 4700 American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ MD-900 MD Helicopters 1992 5 American civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช MFI-15 Safari Saab 1969 462 Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ MQ-1 Predator General Atomics 1994 360 American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ MQ-4 Triton Northrop Grumman 2013 30 American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ MQ-8 Fire Scout Northrop Grumman 2002 40 US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ MQ-9 Reaper General Atomics 2001 300 American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท MS 733 Alcyon Morane-Saulnier 1949 208 French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Metroliner Fairchild Swearingen 1969 600 American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-1 Hare Mil 1948 2594 Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-14 Haze Mil 1967 273 Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-17 Hip-H Mil 1975 12000 Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-2 Hoplite Mil 1961 5497 Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-24 Hind Mil 1969 2648 Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-26 Halo Mil 1977 316 Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-28 Havoc Mil 1982 126 Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-34 Hermit Mil 1986 27 Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Mi-38 Kazan 2003 13 Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-8 Hip Mil 1961 17000 Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-15 Fagot Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1947 17310 Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-17 Fresco Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1950 10649 Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-19 Farmer Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1953 2172 Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-21 Fishbed Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1955 11496 Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-23 Flogger Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1967 5047 Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-25 Foxbat Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1964 1186 Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-27 Flogger Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1972 1075 Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-29 Fulcrum Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1977 1600 Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-29K Fulcrum-D Mikoyan-Gurevitch 2007 81 Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MiG-31 Foxhound Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1975 519 Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage 2000 Dassault 1978 601 French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage 4000 Dassault 1979 1 French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage F1 Dassault 1966 726 French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage F2 / F3 Dassault 1966 1 French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 Dassault 1967 3 French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage I / MD-550 Mystรจre Delta Dassault 1955 1422 French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage III / 5 / 50 Dassault 1956 1422 French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mirage IV Dassault 1959 66 French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mystรจre IV Dassault 1952 411 French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NH90 NHIndustries 1995 471 European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Nomad GAF 1971 172 Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต OH-1 Ninja Kawasaki 1996 38 Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ OV-10 Bronco North American 1965 360 American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Orlan-10 Special Technology Center 2011 1000 Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต P-1 Kawasaki 2007 60 Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ P-3 Orion Lockheed 1958 757 American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น P180 Avanti Piaggio 1986 246 Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น P2006T Tecnam 2007 578 Italian light twin-engine aircraft, notably used for training and light transport since the late 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น P68 Vulcanair 1970 431 Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ P750 PAC 2001 2 New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ PA-31 Navajo Piper 1964 3942 American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ PA-32 Cherokee Six Piper 1960 7842 American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ PA-34 Seneca Piper 1967 5037 American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ PA-44 Seminole Piper 1976 926 American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-12 Eagle Pilatus 1991 2000 Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-21 Pilatus 2002 211 Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-24 Pilatus 2015 100 Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-6 Porter Pilatus 1959 604 Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-7 Turbo Trainer Pilatus 1966 618 Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-9 Pilatus 1984 265 Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ PZL-130 Orlik PZL 1983 59 Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Phenom 100 Embraer 2007 401 Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Prachand HAL 2010 19 Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Q-5 / A-5 Fantan Nanchang 1965 1300 Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ R-4 Sikorsky 1942 131 American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ R22 Robinson 1975 4600 American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ R44 Raven Robinson 1990 6331 American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ RC-135 Rivet Joint Boeing 1972 32 American reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ RQ-11 Raven AeroVironment 2000 19000 American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ RQ-170 Sentinel Lockheed Martin 2005 American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment 2007 1000 American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ RQ-4 Global Hawk Northrop Grumman 1998 40 American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ RQ-7 Shadow AAI Corporation 1991 500 American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Rafale Dassault 1986 239 French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น S-100 Camcopter Schiebel 2012 Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น S-211 Aermacchi 1981 60 Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ S-3 Viking Lockheed 1972 188 American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ S-76 Spirit Sikorsky 1977 875 American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ S-92 Superhawk Sikorsky 1998 300 American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ S330 / S333 Schweizer 1988 Indian light utility helicopter, manufactured in the early 21st century, engaged in civil, training, and surveillance operations.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท SA315 Alouette II Aรฉrospatiale 1955 1300 French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท SA316 Alouette III Sud Aviation 1959 2000 French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท SA321 Super Frelon Aรฉrospatiale 1962 110 French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท SA330 Puma Aรฉrospatiale 1965 697 French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท SA340 Gazelle Aรฉrospatiale 1967 1775 French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SAAB 105 Saab 1963 192 Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SAAB 340 Saab 1983 459 Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft, deployed primarily for regional airline service from the 1980s onwards.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น SF-260 SIAI-Marchetti 1964 900 Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ SH-5 Harbin 1976 7 Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท SO 4050 Vautour Sud-Ouest 1952 149 French bomber of the cold war era, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ SR-20 Cirrus 1995 1459 American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ SR-71 Blackbird Lockheed 1964 32 American strategic reconnaissance aircraft, operational from 1966-1998, unmatched speed and altitude records, infamous for Cold War and NASA missions.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ SW-4 Puszczyk PZL 1996 40 Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ScanEagle Boeing Insitu 2000 1000 American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Searcher IAI Israeli drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Skyvan Short 1963 149 British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Sokol Altius OKB Sokol 2019 3 Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-15 Flagon Sukhoi 1962 1290 Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-17 Fitter Sukhoi 1966 2867 Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-24 Fencer Sukhoi 1967 1400 Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-25 Frogfoot Sukhoi 1975 1000 Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-27 Flanker Sukhoi 1978 680 Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-30 Flanker-C Sukhoi 1989 630 Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-33 Flanker-D Sukhoi 1999 22 Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Su-34 Fullback Sukhoi 1990 155 Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Su-35 Flanker-E Sukhoi 1999 151 Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Su-37 Super Flanker Sukhoi 1996 1 Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Su-47 Berkut Sukhoi 1997 1 Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Su-57 Felon Sukhoi 2010 21 Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-7 Fitter Sukhoi 1955 1847 Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot Sukhoi 1958 1150 Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Super Etendard Dassault-Brรฉguet 1974 85 French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต T-3 Fuji 1974 50 Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-34 Mentor Beechcraft 1948 2300 American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ T-35 Pillan Enaer 1981 154 Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-38 Talon Northrop 1959 1189 American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต T-4 Kawasaki 1985 200 Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-45 Goshawk McDonnell Douglas/BAe 1988 221 British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท T-5 Brave Eagle KAI 2020 17 Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท T-50 Golden Eagle KAI 2002 200 South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-6 Texan II Beechcraft 1992 850 American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง T-67 Firefly Slingsby 1974 250 British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-7 Red Hawk Boeing-Saab 2016 2 American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท TB-30 Epsilon Socata 1979 19 French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท TBM Socata 1988 1000 French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ TH-55 Osage Hughes 1956 2800 American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ TS-11 Iskra PZL 1960 424 Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Taranis BAE Systems 2013 1 British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tejas HAL 2001 50 Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Tornado Panavia 1974 990 European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-128 Fiddler Tupolev 1961 198 Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-134 Crusty Tupolev 1963 854 Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-143 Reys Tupolev 1970 950 Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-154 Careless Tupolev 1968 1026 Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-16 Badger Tupolev 1952 1509 Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-160 Blackjack Tupolev 1981 37 Soviet strategic bomber, operational during the Cold War era, known for its supersonic speed and nuclear deterrence flights.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Tu-214 Mogul Tupolev 1989 89 Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-22 Blinder Tupolev 1958 311 Soviet supersonic bomber, operational during the Cold War, notable for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Tupolev 1969 497 Soviet supersonic long-range strategic bomber, known for its Cold War deployment and various modernization efforts in Russian service.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-95 Bear Tupolev 1952 500 Soviet strategic bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed for long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Typhoon Eurofighter 1994 589 European multirole fighter, renowned for service in multinational military operations since late 20th century, noted for superior air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ U-2 Dragon Lady Lockheed 1955 104 American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Bell 1956 16000 American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky 1974 5000 American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต US-2 ShinMaywa 2003 8 Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ V-22 Osprey Bell/Boeing 1989 400 American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ VC-25 "Air Force One" Boeing 1989 2 American presidential transport aircraft, deployed since the mid-1980s, known for brass-bound luxury and sophisticated communications.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ VH-60 White Hawk Sikorsky 1974 9 American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ W-3 Sokol PZL 1979 149 Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง WG-13 Lynx Westland 1971 450 British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Wing Loong II CAIG / CASC 2017 100 Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ X-31 EFM Vector Rockwell/MBB 1990 2 German-American experimental jet aircraft, known for pioneering in thrust vectoring technology, principally tested during the 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Y-12 Harbin 1982 71 Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Y-20 Xian 2013 58 Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ YF-23 Black Widow II Northrop McDonnell Douglas 1990 2 American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต YS-11 NAMC 1962 182 Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Yabhon United 40 ADASI 2012 Emirati medium-altitude long-endurance drone, known for service in Libyan Civil War and ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2011.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Yak-11 Moose Yakovlev 1945 4566 Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Yak-130 Mitten Yakovlev 1996 186 Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Yak-141 Freestyle Yakovlev 1987 4 Soviet supersonic VTOL fighter, developed during late Cold War conditions, unused militarily despite ambitious testing regimen.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar Yakovlev 1958 1180 Soviet supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Yak-36 Freehand Yakovlev 1963 4 Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Yak-38 Forger Yakovlev 1970 231 Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Yak-52 Yakovlev 1976 14 Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Z 42 Zlin 1967 57 Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Z 43 Zlin 1968 80 Czech training aircraft, primarily used for general aviation and flight training since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Z-10 Changhe 2003 109 Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Z-11 Changhe 1994 46 Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Z-18 Changhe 2010 133 Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Z-9 Haitun Harbin 1981 200 Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.