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.

See also the list of NATO reporting names for aircrafts.

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Military Aircrafts Database

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Year	Produced	Description
🇫🇷	Aarok	Turgis & Gaillard	2023	1	French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage.
🇨🇦	Alarus CH2000	AMD	1995	13	Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	Alphajet	Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier	1973	480	French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
🇺🇦	An-12 Cub	Antonov	1957	1248	Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
🇨🇳	An-124 Condor	Antonov	1982	55	Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-140	Antonov	1997	33	Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
🇺🇦	An-148	Antonov	2004	47	Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇦	An-178	Antonov	2015	1	Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
🇺🇦	An-22 Cock	Antonov	1965	68	Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack	Antonov	1988	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇺🇦	An-24 Coke	Antonov	1959	1367	Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	An-26 Curl	Antonov	1969	1403	Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
🇺🇦	An-28 Cash	Antonov	1969	191	Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-30 Clank	Antonov	1967	123	Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇦	An-32 Cline	Antonov	1976	373	Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
🇨🇳	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.
🇷🇺	Ansat	Kazan	1999	50	Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
🇮🇱	Arava	IAI	1969	103	Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
🇺🇸	B-1A	Rockwell	1974	104	American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	B-2 Spirit	Northrop	1989	21	American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts.
🇺🇸	B-21 Raider	Northrop Grumman	2023	3	American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	B-47 Stratojet	Boeing	1947	2042	American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	B-58 Hustler	Convair	1956	116	American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command.
🇨🇦	BD-700 Global Express	Bombardier	1996	816	Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
🇬🇧	BN-2B Defender	Britten-Norman	1965	1280	British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
🇹🇷	Bayraktar TB2	Baykar	2014	500	Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
🇨🇳	Be-12 Tchaïka Mail	Beriev	1960	150	Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles.
🇷🇺	Be-200	Beriev	1998	19	Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner	Beechcraft	1982	695	American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	Bell 430	Bell	1994	136	American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century.
🇩🇪	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.
🇬🇧	Buccaneer	Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley	1958	211	British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
🇬🇧	Bulldog	Scottish Aviation	1969	328	Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
🇯🇵	C-1	Kawasaki	1970	31	Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
🇪🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	C-141 Starlifter	Lockheed	1963	285	American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	C-160 Transall	Transall	1963	214	German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	C-2 Greyhound	Northrop Grumman	1964	56	American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
🇪🇸	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.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇺🇸	C-32	Boeing	1998	6	American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
🇧🇷	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.
🇺🇸	C-5 Galaxy	Lockheed	1968	131	American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.