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
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	F-104 Starfighter	Lockheed	1954	2578	American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	F-117 Nighthawk	Lockheed	1981	64	American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force.
🇺🇸	F-14 Tomcat	Grumman	1970	712	American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
🇺🇸	F-15 Eagle	McDonnell Douglas	1972	1198	American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇯🇵	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	F-28	Enstrom	1960	32	American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
🇺🇸	F-35 Lightning II	Lockheed Martin	2006	965	American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	F-84 Thunderjet	Republic	1946	7524	American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
🇺🇸	F-84F Thunderstreak	Republic	1950	3428	Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces.
🇺🇸	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.
🇹🇼	F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo	AIDC	1989	137	Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇳🇱	F27 Friendship	Fokker	1955	586	Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations.
🇳🇱	F28 Fellowship	Fokker	1967	241	Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities.
🇫🇷	F406 Caravan II	Reims-Cessna	1983	99	French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services.
🇫🇷	Falcon 10	Dassault	1970	226	French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
🇫🇷	Falcon 20	Dassault	1963	512	French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
🇫🇷	Falcon 2000	Dassault	1993	675	French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide.
🇫🇷	Falcon 50	Dassault	1976	352	French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.
🇫🇷	Falcon 8X	Dassault	2015	289	French business jet, recognizable for its long-range capabilities, extensively applied in private, corporate, and air force transport duties.
🇳🇱	Fokker F50	Fokker	1985	213	Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
🇩🇪	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.
🇳🇱	G-2 Galeb	SOKO	1961	248	Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
🇮🇹	G.222	Alenia Aeronautica	1970	111	Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
🇮🇹	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.
🇦🇺	GA8 Airvan	GippsAero	1995	250	Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
🇬🇧	Gannet	Fairey	1949	303	British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream G100	Gulfstream	1984	265	Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream G550	Gulfstream	2003	600	American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream II	Gulfstream	1966	256	American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream III	Gulfstream	1979	202	American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream IV	Gulfstream	1985	900	American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
🇺🇸	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.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	H125M / AS550 Fennec	Aérospatiale	1974	531	French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
🇫🇷	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.