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
🇬🇧 🇺🇸	T-45 Goshawk	McDonnell Douglas/BAe	1988	221	British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.
🇰🇷	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.
🇺🇸	T-6 Texan II	Beechcraft	1992	850	American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles.
🇬🇧	T-67 Firefly	Slingsby	1974	250	British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
🇺🇸	T-7 Red Hawk	Boeing-Saab	2016	2	American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history.
🇫🇷	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.
🇺🇸	TH-55 Osage	Hughes	1956	2800	American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army.
🇵🇱	TS-11 Iskra	PZL	1960	424	Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
🇬🇧	Taranis	BAE Systems	2013	1	British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment.
🇮🇳	Tejas	HAL	2001	50	Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Tornado	Panavia	1974	990	European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
🇨🇳	Tu-128 Fiddler	Tupolev	1961	198	Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
🇨🇳	Tu-134 Crusty	Tupolev	1963	854	Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations.
🇨🇳	Tu-143 Reys	Tupolev	1970	950	Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions
🇨🇳	Tu-154 Careless	Tupolev	1968	1026	Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
🇨🇳	Tu-16 Badger	Tupolev	1952	1509	Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars.
🇨🇳	Tu-160 Blackjack	Tupolev	1981	37	Soviet strategic bomber, operational during the Cold War era, known for its supersonic speed and nuclear deterrence flights.
🇷🇺	Tu-214 Mogul	Tupolev	1989	89	Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
🇨🇳	Tu-22 Blinder	Tupolev	1958	311	Soviet supersonic bomber, operational during the Cold War, notable for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions.
🇨🇳	Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire	Tupolev	1969	497	Soviet supersonic long-range strategic bomber, known for its Cold War deployment and various modernization efforts in Russian service.
🇨🇳	Tu-95 Bear	Tupolev	1952	500	Soviet strategic bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed for long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	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.
🇺🇸	U-2 Dragon Lady	Lockheed	1955	104	American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide.
🇺🇸	UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"	Bell	1956	16000	American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
🇺🇸	UH-60 Black Hawk	Sikorsky	1974	5000	American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
🇯🇵	US-2	ShinMaywa	2003	8	Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century.
🇺🇸	V-22 Osprey	Bell/Boeing	1989	400	American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
🇺🇸	VC-25 "Air Force One"	Boeing	1989	2	American presidential transport aircraft, deployed since the mid-1980s, known for brass-bound luxury and sophisticated communications.
🇺🇸	VH-60 White Hawk	Sikorsky	1974	9	American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems.
🇵🇱	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.
🇬🇧	WG-13 Lynx	Westland	1971	450	British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
🇨🇳	Wing Loong II	CAIG / CASC	2017	100	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
🇩🇪 🇺🇸	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.
🇨🇳	Y-12	Harbin	1982	71	Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
🇨🇳	Y-20	Xian	2013	58	Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
🇺🇸	YF-23 Black Widow II	Northrop McDonnell Douglas	1990	2	American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
🇯🇵	YS-11	NAMC	1962	182	Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
🇦🇪	Yabhon United 40	ADASI	2012	—	Emirati medium-altitude long-endurance drone, known for service in Libyan Civil War and ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2011.
🇨🇳	Yak-11 Moose	Yakovlev	1945	4566	Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
🇷🇺	Yak-130 Mitten	Yakovlev	1996	186	Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
🇨🇳	Yak-141 Freestyle	Yakovlev	1987	4	Soviet supersonic VTOL fighter, developed during late Cold War conditions, unused militarily despite ambitious testing regimen.
🇨🇳	Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar	Yakovlev	1958	1180	Soviet supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities.
🇨🇳	Yak-36 Freehand	Yakovlev	1963	4	Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs.
🇨🇳	Yak-38 Forger	Yakovlev	1970	231	Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers.
🇷🇺	Yak-52	Yakovlev	1976	14	Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
🇨🇿	Z 42	Zlin	1967	57	Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
🇨🇿	Z 43	Zlin	1968	80	Czech training aircraft, primarily used for general aviation and flight training since the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	Z-10	Changhe	2003	109	Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.