Military Aircrafts

Overview

Catalog of 450+ 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. We also outline the armament options available for each aircraft, ranging from conventional munitions to advanced guided missile systems. We include a list of both current and past operators, offering insights into the aircraft's deployment in various military campaigns and missions.

Country Model Manufacturer Year Produced Description
🇨🇳 Z-10 Changhe 2003
109
Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳 Z-11 Changhe 1994
46
Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage.
🇨🇳 Z-18 Changhe 2010
133
Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun Harbin 1981
200
Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA Aero 1997
72
Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin Aero 1959
3665
Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros Aero 1968
2900
Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
🇨🇿 L-410 Let 1969
1200
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
🇨🇿 Z 42 Zlin 1967
57
Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
🇨🇿 Z 43 Zlin 1968
144
Czech four-seat light aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, capable both as a trainer and a tourer.
🇪🇺 A310 MRTT Airbus 2003
6
European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations.
🇪🇺 A319 CJ Airbus 1995
1499
European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
🇪🇺 A321 Airbus 1987
2917
European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
🇪🇺 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.
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas Airbus 2009
174
European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
🇨🇳 An-124 Condor Antonov 1982
55
Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 An-2 Colt Antonov 1947
18000
Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳 An-225 Cossack Antonov 1988
1
Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇨🇳 An-26 Curl Antonov 1969
1403
Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail Beriev 1960
150
Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles.
🇨🇳 Il-14 Crate Ilyushin 1950
1348
Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 Il-18 Coot Ilyushin 1957
678
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
🇨🇳 Il-28 Beagle Ilyushin 1948
6635
Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa.
🇨🇳 Il-38 May Ilyushin 1961
58
Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations.
🇨🇳 Il-76 Candid Ilyushin 1971
960
Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 Il-78 Midas Ilyushin 1983
53
Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions.
🇨🇳 Il-80 Ilyushin 1987
4
Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios.
🇨🇳 Il-96 Ilyushin 1988
30
Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 Ka-27 Helix Kamov 1973
201
Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 Mi-1 Hare Mil 1948
2594
Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
🇨🇳 Mi-14 Haze Mil 1967
273
Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles.
🇨🇳 Mi-17 Hip-H Mil 1975
12000
Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 Mi-26 Halo Mil 1977
316
Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 Mi-34 Hermit Mil 1986
27
Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
🇨🇳 Mi-8 Hip Mil 1961
17000
Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 MiG-21 Fishbed Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1955
11496
Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 MiG-25 Foxbat Mikoyan-Gurevitch 1964
1186
Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇳 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.