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
🇨🇳	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.
🇨🇳	MiG-29K Fulcrum-D	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	2007	81	Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
🇨🇳	MiG-31 Foxhound	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1975	519	Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
🇫🇷	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	NHIndustries	1995	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
🇦🇺	Nomad	GAF	1971	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇯🇵	OH-1 Ninja	Kawasaki	1996	38	Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
🇺🇸	OV-10 Bronco	North American	1965	360	American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
🇷🇺	Orlan-10	Special Technology Center	2011	1000	Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
🇯🇵	P-1	Kawasaki	2007	60	Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
🇺🇸	P-3 Orion	Lockheed	1958	757	American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations.
🇮🇹	P180 Avanti	Piaggio	1986	246	Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
🇮🇹	P2006T	Tecnam	2007	578	Italian light twin-engine aircraft, notably used for training and light transport since the late 2000s.
🇮🇹	P68	Vulcanair	1970	431	Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
🇵🇰	P750	PAC	2001	2	New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
🇺🇸	PA-31 Navajo	Piper	1964	3942	American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	PA-32 Cherokee Six	Piper	1960	7842	American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
🇺🇸	PA-34 Seneca	Piper	1967	5037	American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
🇺🇸	PA-44 Seminole	Piper	1976	926	American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
🇨🇭	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.
🇵🇱	PZL-130 Orlik	PZL	1983	59	Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
🇧🇷	Phenom 100	Embraer	2007	401	Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
🇮🇳	Prachand	HAL	2010	19	Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks.
🇨🇳	Q-5 / A-5 Fantan	Nanchang	1965	1300	Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
🇺🇸	R-4	Sikorsky	1942	131	American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
🇺🇸	R22	Robinson	1975	4600	American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	R44 Raven	Robinson	1990	6331	American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
🇺🇸	RC-135 Rivet Joint	Boeing	1972	32	American reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide.
🇺🇸	RQ-11 Raven	AeroVironment	2000	19000	American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
🇺🇸	RQ-170 Sentinel	Lockheed Martin	2005	—	American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s.
🇺🇸	RQ-20 Puma	AeroVironment	2007	1000	American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
🇺🇸	RQ-4 Global Hawk	Northrop Grumman	1998	40	American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance.
🇺🇸	RQ-7 Shadow	AAI Corporation	1991	500	American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles.