Military Aircrafts

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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
🇨🇳	Yak-38 Forger	Yakovlev	1970	231	Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers.
🇨🇳	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-28 Brewer / Firebar	Yakovlev	1958	1180	Soviet supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities.
🇨🇳	Yak-141 Freestyle	Yakovlev	1987	4	Soviet supersonic VTOL fighter, developed during late Cold War conditions, unused militarily despite ambitious testing regimen.
🇺🇸	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.
🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	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.
🇨🇳	Tu-128 Fiddler	Tupolev	1961	198	Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Tornado	Panavia	1974	990	European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
🇮🇳	Tejas	HAL	2001	38	Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
🇫🇷	TBM	Socata	1988	1000	French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
🇫🇷	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.
🇨🇳	Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot	Sukhoi	1958	1150	Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
🇨🇳	Su-7 Fitter	Sukhoi	1955	1847	Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
🇷🇺	Su-57 Felon	Sukhoi	2010	32	Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
🇷🇺	Su-47 Berkut	Sukhoi	1997	1	Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
🇷🇺	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-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-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-33 Flanker-D	Sukhoi	1999	22	Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
🇨🇳	Su-30 Flanker-C	Sukhoi	1989	630	Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
🇨🇳	Su-27 Flanker	Sukhoi	1978	680	Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions.
🇨🇳	Su-25 Frogfoot	Sukhoi	1975	1000	Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
🇨🇳	Su-24 Fencer	Sukhoi	1967	1400	Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation.
🇨🇳	Su-17 Fitter	Sukhoi	1966	2867	Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
🇨🇳	Su-15 Flagon	Sukhoi	1962	1290	Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
🇫🇷	SO 4050 Vautour	Sud-Ouest	1952	149	French bomber of the cold war era, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
🇫🇷	Rafale	Dassault	1986	239	French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
🇨🇳	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.
🇨🇭	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇫🇷	Mystère IV	Dassault	1952	411	French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
🇫🇷	Mirage IV	Dassault	1959	66	French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
🇫🇷	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 I / MD-550 Mystère Delta	Dassault	1955	1422	French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
🇫🇷	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 F2 / F3	Dassault	1966	1	French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
🇫🇷	Mirage F1	Dassault	1966	726	French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
🇫🇷	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 2000	Dassault	1978	601	French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
🇨🇳	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.
🇨🇳	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-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-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-25 Foxbat	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1964	1186	Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
🇨🇳	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-21 Fishbed	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1955	11496	Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
🇨🇳	MiG-19 Farmer	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1953	2172	Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars.
🇨🇳	MiG-17 Fresco	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1950	10649	Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
🇨🇳	MiG-15 Fagot	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1947	17310	Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
🇫🇷	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.

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