Military Aircrafts

Catalog of 111 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. Additionally, you'll find a detailed account of each aircraft's production history, from its initial design phase to any subsequent modifications or upgrades. We also outline the armament options available for each aircraft, ranging from conventional munitions to advanced guided missile systems. To give you a complete picture, 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.

Category: All aircrafts • Combat aircrafts • Bombers • Helicopters • Training aircrafts • Transport aircrafts • Drones • Other aircrafts

Country Model Manufacturer Year Produced Description
🇬🇧 330 Short 1974 141 British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights.
🇺🇸 340 Cessna 1970 1351 American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s.
🇬🇧 360 Short 1981 165 British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
🇺🇸 402 Cessna 1965 2 American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
🇺🇸 404 Titan Cessna 1975 396 American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle Cessna 1965 1916 American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights.
🇺🇸 441 Conquest II Cessna 1975 362 American turboprop aircraft, known for general aviation use and commercial services, with comprehensive operational history since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸 500 Aero Commander 1948 2902 American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century.
🇺🇸 500 Citation I Cessna 1969 689 American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸 727 Boeing 1963 1832 American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines.
🇺🇸 737 Boeing 1967 11535 American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
🇺🇸 757 Boeing 1982 1050 American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
🇺🇸 767 Boeing 1981 1288 American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
🇫🇷 A319 CJ Airbus 1995 1499 European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
🇪🇺 A321 Airbus 1987 2917 European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
🇪🇺 A330 Airbus 1992 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 Military 2009 112 European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
🇫🇷 🇮🇹 ATR-42 ATR 1984 497 French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
🇫🇷 🇮🇹 ATR-72 ATR 1988 1000 French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s.
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub Antonov 1957 1248 Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
🇨🇳 An-124 Condor Antonov 1982 55 Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 An-140 Antonov 1997 33 Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
🇺🇦 An-148 Antonov 2004 47 Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇦 An-178 Antonov 2015 1 Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock Antonov 1965 68 Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳 An-225 Cossack Antonov 1988 1 Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke Antonov 1959 1367 Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 An-26 Curl Antonov 1969 1403 Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash Antonov 1969 191 Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank Antonov 1967 123 Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline Antonov 1976 373 Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
🇨🇳 An-72/74 Coaler Antonov 1977 195 Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations.
🇮🇱 Arava IAI 1969 103 Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express Bombardier 1996 816 Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender Britten-Norman 1965 1280 British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
🇷🇺 Be-200 Beriev 1998 19 Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Beechcraft 1982 695 American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I Beechcraft 1998 292 American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles.
🇯🇵 C-1 Kawasaki 1970 31 Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules Lockheed 1954 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 1963 285 American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 C-160 Transall 1963 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 1991 279 American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound Northrop Grumman 1964 56 American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
🇪🇸 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.
🇺🇸 C-32 Boeing 1998 6 American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium Embraer 2015 9 Brazilian military transport jet, invaluable for its role in logistical support, known for extensive service in the Brazilian Air Force.
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy Lockheed 1968 131 American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.
🇨🇦 CL-415 Super Scooper Viking Air 1993 95 Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger Bombardier 1978 1066 Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩 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.
🇺🇸 DC-10 McDonnell Douglas 1970 446 American wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
🇺🇸 DC-3 Douglas 1941 10174 American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo De Havilland Canada 1964 122 Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter De Havilland Canada 1965 985 Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7 De Havilland Canada 1975 113 Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains.
🇩🇪 Do 128 Dornier 1980 11 German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
🇩🇪 Do 228 Dornier 1981 370 German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
🇩🇪 Do 328 Dornier 1991 217 German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport.
🇧🇷 EMB 110 Embraer 1972 503 Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia Embraer 1979 357 Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
🇧🇷 ERJ 135 Embraer 1998 1231 Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship Fokker 1955 586 Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations.
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship Fokker 1967 241 Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities.
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II Reims-Cessna 1983 99 French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services.
🇫🇷 Falcon 10 Dassault 1970 226 French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
🇫🇷 Falcon 20 Dassault 1963 512 French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000 Dassault 1993 675 French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide.
🇫🇷 Falcon 50 Dassault 1976 352 French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X Dassault 2015 289 French business jet, recognizable for its long-range capabilities, extensively applied in private, corporate, and air force transport duties.
🇳🇱 Fokker F50 Fokker 1985 213 Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
🇮🇹 G.222 Alenia Aeronautica 1970 111 Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
🇦🇺 GA8 Airvan GippsAero 1995 250 Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100 Gulfstream 1984 265 Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II Gulfstream 1966 256 American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide.
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III Gulfstream 1979 202 American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV Gulfstream 1985 900 American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V Gulfstream 1995 193 American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
🇬🇧 HS 748 Hawker Siddeley 1960 380 British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
🇷🇺 Il-112 Ilyushin 2019 3 Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
🇨🇳 Il-14 Crate Ilyushin 1950 1348 Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 Il-18 Coot Ilyushin 1957 678 Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
🇷🇺 Il-276 SVTS Ilyushin 1 Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
🇨🇳 Il-76 Candid Ilyushin 1971 960 Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
🇨🇳 Il-96 Ilyushin 1988 30 Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines.
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31 British Aerospace 1980 386 British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
🇬🇧 Jetstream 41 British Aerospace 1991 100 British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
🇧🇷 KC-390 Embraer 2015 9 Brazilian tactical transport aircraft known for its operational efficacy in search and rescue, cargo transportation, and aerial refueling missions.
🇺🇸 Kodiak Quest 2004 300 American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century.
🇨🇿 L-410 Let 1969 1200 Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
🇨🇦 Learjet 35 Bombardier 1973 738 Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s.
🇨🇦 Learjet 45 Bombardier 1995 642 Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.
🇺🇸 Metroliner Fairchild Swearingen 1969 600 American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
🇦🇺 Nomad GAF 1971 172 Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇯🇵 P-1 Kawasaki 2007 60 Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
🇮🇹 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-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.
🇨🇭 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-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.
🇧🇷 Phenom 100 Embraer 2007 401 Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
🇸🇪 SAAB 340 Saab 1983 459 Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft, deployed primarily for regional airline service from the 1980s onwards.
🇬🇧 Skyvan Short 1963 149 British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes.
🇨🇳 Tu-154 Careless Tupolev 1968 1026 Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
🇷🇺 Tu-214 Mogul Tupolev 1989 89 Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
🇺🇸 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.
🇨🇳 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.