Military Transport Aircraft

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Comprehensive database of military transport aircraft. This specialized collection includes detailed technical specifications such as speed, range, payload capacity, and armament options for military transport aircraft aviation platforms, along with complete operational history and current and past operators worldwide.

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Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	208 Caravan		Cessna	3000	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
🇺🇸	404 Titan		Cessna	396	American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
🇺🇸	421 Golden Eagle		Cessna	1916	American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights.
🇺🇸	441 Conquest II		Cessna	362	American turboprop aircraft, known for general aviation use and commercial services, with comprehensive operational history since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	500 Citation I		Cessna	689	American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	727		Boeing	1832	American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines.
🇺🇸	737		Boeing	11535	American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
🇺🇸	757		Boeing	1050	American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
🇺🇸	767		Boeing	1288	American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
🇪🇺	A319 CJ		Airbus	1499	European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇪🇺	A321		Airbus	2917	European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
🇪🇺	A330		Airbus	1577	European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles.
🇪🇺	A400M Atlas		Airbus	174	European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
🇫🇷 🇮🇹	ATR-42		ATR	497	French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
🇫🇷 🇮🇹	ATR-72		ATR	1000	French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s.
🇺🇦	An-12 Cub		Antonov	1248	Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
🇨🇳	An-124 Condor		Antonov	55	Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-140		Antonov	33	Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
🇺🇦	An-148		Antonov	47	Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇦	An-178		Antonov	1	Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇳	An-2 Colt		Antonov	18000	Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
🇺🇦	An-22 Cock		Antonov	68	Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack		Antonov	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇺🇦	An-24 Coke		Antonov	1367	Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	An-26 Curl		Antonov	1403	Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
🇺🇦	An-28 Cash		Antonov	191	Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦	An-30 Clank		Antonov	123	Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇦	An-32 Cline		Antonov	373	Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
🇨🇳	An-72/74 Coaler		Antonov	195	Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations.
🇮🇱	Arava		IAI	103	Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇨🇦	BD-700 Global Express		Bombardier	816	Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
🇬🇧	BN-2B Defender		Britten-Norman	1280	British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
🇷🇺	Be-200		Beriev	19	Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner		Beechcraft	695	American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 390 Premier I		Beechcraft	292	American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles.
🇯🇵	C-1		Kawasaki	31	Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
🇺🇸	C-130 Hercules		Lockheed	2500	American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
🇺🇸	C-141 Starlifter		Lockheed	285	American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	C-160 Transall		Transall	214	German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
🇺🇸	C-17 Globemaster III		McDonnell Douglas	279	American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.

Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	C-2 Greyhound		Northrop Grumman	56	American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
🇪🇸	C-212 Aviocar		CASA	483	Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	C-295 Persuader		Airbus	209	Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	C-32		Boeing	6	American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
🇧🇷	C-390 Millennium		Embraer	11	Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling.
🇺🇸	C-5 Galaxy		Lockheed	131	American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.
🇨🇦	CL-215 Scooper		Canadair	125	Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990.
🇨🇦	CL-415 Super Scooper		Viking Air	95	Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
🇨🇦	CL-600 Challenger		Bombardier	1066	Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	CN-235		CASA	354	Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.

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