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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 | W-3 Sokol | PZL | 1979 | 149 |
Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. |
| 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 | IAR-93 / J-22 Orao | CNIAR/Soko | 1974 | 88 |
Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars. |
| 🇷🇴 | IAR-99 Șoim | Avioane Craiova | 1985 | 28 |
Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century. |
| 🇷🇺 | A-50 Mainstay | Beriev | 1978 | 42 |
Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed during the Cold War to extend radar coverage and coordinate air operations across vast distances. |
| 🇷🇺 | Ansat | Kazan | 1999 | 50 |
Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s. |
| 🇷🇺 | Be-200 | Beriev | 1998 | 19 |
Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. |
| 🇷🇺 | Il-112 | Ilyushin | 2019 | 3 |
Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles. |
| 🇷🇺 | Il-276 SVTS | Ilyushin | — | 1 |
Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. |
| 🇷🇺 | Ka-226 Hoodlum-C | Kamov | 1997 | 269 |
Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work. |
| 🇷🇺 | Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B | Kamov | 1997 | 196 |
Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities. |
| 🇷🇺 | Ka-60 Kasatka | Kamov | 1998 | 2 |
Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. |
| 🇷🇺 | Mi-38 | Kazan | 2003 | 13 |
Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks. |
| 🇷🇺 | Orlan-10 | Special Technology Center | 2011 | 1000 |
Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. |
| 🇷🇺 | Sokol Altius | OKB Sokol | 2019 | 3 |
Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. |
| 🇷🇺 | Su-34 Fullback | Sukhoi | 1990 | 155 |
Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles. |
| 🇷🇺 | Su-35 Flanker-E | Sukhoi | 1999 | 151 |
Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions. |
| 🇷🇺 | Su-37 Super Flanker | Sukhoi | 1996 | 1 |
Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use. |
| 🇷🇺 | Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin | Sukhoi | 1997 | 1 |
Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service. |
| 🇷🇺 | Su-57 Felon | Sukhoi | 2010 | 32 |
Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. |
| 🇷🇺 | Tu-214 Mogul | Tupolev | 1989 | 89 |
Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles. |
| 🇷🇺 | Yak-130 Mitten | Yakovlev | 1996 | 186 |
Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities. |
| 🇷🇺 | Yak-52 | Yakovlev | 1976 | 14 |
Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century. |
| 🇷🇸 | Lasta-95 | UTVA | 1985 | 37 |
Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training. |
| 🇿🇦 | AH-2 Rooivalk | Denel | 1990 | 12 |
South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa. |
| 🇿🇦 | Cheetah | Atlas | 1986 | 38 |
South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions. |
| 🇰🇷 | KF-21 Boramae | KAI | 2022 | — | South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written. |
| 🇰🇷 | KT-1 Woongbi | KAI | 1991 | 178 |
South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. |
| 🇰🇷 | KT-100 | KAI | 2011 | 23 |
Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force. |
| 🇰🇷 | KUH-1 Surion | KAI | 2010 | 170 |
South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. |
| 🇰🇷 | T-5 Brave Eagle | KAI | 2020 | 17 |
Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes. |
| 🇰🇷 | T-50 Golden Eagle | KAI | 2002 | 200 |
South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. |
| 🇪🇸 | 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-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. |
| 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | 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. |
| 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 | 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. |
| 🇸🇪 | 340 AEW&C | Saab | 1994 | 12 |
Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s. |
| 🇸🇪 | GlobalEye | Saab / Bombardier | 2018 | 5 |
Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance. |
| 🇸🇪 | J-29 Tunnan | Saab | 1948 | 661 |
Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict. |
| 🇸🇪 | J-35 Draken | Saab | 1955 | 651 |
Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. |
| 🇸🇪 | JA 37 Viggen | Saab | 1967 | 329 |
Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use. |
| 🇸🇪 | JAS 39 Gripen | Saab | 1988 | 300 |
Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. |
| 🇸🇪 | MFI-15 Safari | Saab | 1969 | 462 |
Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide. |
| 🇸🇪 | SAAB 105 | Saab | 1963 | 192 |
Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region. |
| 🇨🇭 | PC-12 Eagle | Pilatus | 1991 | 2000 |
Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles. |
| 🇨🇭 | PC-21 | Pilatus | 2002 | 211 |
Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. |
| 🇨🇭 | PC-24 | Pilatus | 2015 | 100 |
Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. |
| 🇨🇭 | PC-6 Porter | Pilatus | 1959 | 604 |
Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. |
| 🇨🇭 | PC-7 Turbo Trainer | Pilatus | 1966 | 618 |
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. |
| 🇨🇭 | PC-9 | Pilatus | 1984 | 265 |
Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. |