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.

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Country	Model	Manufacturer	Year	Produced	Description
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	Jaguar	SEPECAT	1968	573	British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	Mirage 2000	Dassault	1978	601	French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
🇫🇷	Mirage 4000	Dassault	1979	1	French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
🇫🇷	Mirage F1	Dassault	1966	726	French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
🇫🇷	Mirage F2 / F3	Dassault	1966	1	French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta	Dassault	1955	1422	French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	Mirage IV	Dassault	1959	66	French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
🇫🇷	Mystère IV	Dassault	1952	411	French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱	NH90 / Caiman	NHIndustries	1995	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
🇫🇷	Rafale	Dassault	1986	239	French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
🇫🇷	SA315 Alouette II	Aérospatiale	1955	1300	French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	SA321 Super Frelon	Aérospatiale	1962	110	French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel.
🇫🇷	SA330 Puma	Aérospatiale	1965	697	French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s.
🇫🇷	SA340 Gazelle	Aérospatiale	1967	1775	French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
🇫🇷	SO 4050 Vautour	Sud Aviation	1952	149	French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
🇫🇷	Super Etendard	Dassault-Bréguet	1974	85	French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	TBM	Socata	1988	1000	French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private 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.
🇩🇪	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪	Do 128	Dornier	1980	11	German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
🇩🇪	Do 228	Dornier	1981	370	German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
🇩🇪	Do 328	Dornier	1991	217	German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	EC665 Tiger	Eurocopter	1991	180	German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
🇩🇪	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.
🇩🇪	G-120	Grob	1999	215	German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱	NH90 / Caiman	NHIndustries	1995	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Tornado	Panavia	1974	990	European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	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.
🇩🇪 🇺🇸	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.
🇮🇳	Dhruv	HAL	1992	335	Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s.
🇮🇳	HJT-16 Kiran	HAL	1964	190	Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
🇮🇳	HTT-40	HAL	2016	2	Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
🇮🇳	Prachand	HAL	2010	19	Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks.
🇮🇳	Tejas	HAL	2001	38	Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇮🇷	Saegheh	Shahed	2014	50	Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations.
🇮🇱	Arava	IAI	1969	103	Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
🇮🇱	Eitan (Heron TP)	IAI	2004	—	Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally.

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