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 |
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🇨🇳 | 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. |