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.

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Country	Model	Manufacturer	Year	Produced	Description
🇺🇦	An-178	Antonov	2015	1	Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles.
🇺🇦 🇨🇳	An-225 Cossack	Antonov	1988	1	Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
🇷🇺	Il-276 SVTS	Ilyushin	—	1	Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
🇺🇸	Cessna 402	Cessna	1965	2	American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
🇵🇰	P750	PAC	2001	2	New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
🇺🇸	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.
🇷🇺	Il-112	Ilyushin	2019	3	Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
🇺🇸	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.
🇧🇷	KC-390	Embraer	2015	9	Brazilian tactical transport aircraft known for its operational efficacy in search and rescue, cargo transportation, and aerial refueling missions.
🇩🇪	Do 128	Dornier	1980	11	German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
🇷🇺	Be-200	Beriev	1998	19	Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
🇨🇳	Il-96	Ilyushin	1988	30	Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines.
🇯🇵	C-1	Kawasaki	1970	31	Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces 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-124 Condor	Antonov	1982	55	Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇺🇸	C-2 Greyhound	Northrop Grumman	1964	56	American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
🇨🇳	Y-20	Xian	2013	58	Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
🇯🇵	P-1	Kawasaki	2007	60	Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
🇺🇦	An-22 Cock	Antonov	1965	68	Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	Y-12	Harbin	1982	71	Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
🇷🇺	Tu-214 Mogul	Tupolev	1989	89	Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
🇨🇦	CL-415 Super Scooper	Viking Air	1993	95	Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
🇫🇷	F406 Caravan II	Reims-Cessna	1983	99	French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services.
🇬🇧	Jetstream 41	British Aerospace	1991	100	British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
🇮🇱	Arava	IAI	1969	103	Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
🇮🇹	G.222	Alenia Aeronautica	1970	111	Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
🇪🇺	A400M Atlas	Airbus	2009	112	European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
🇨🇦	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.
🇨🇦	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.
🇺🇦	An-30 Clank	Antonov	1967	123	Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
🇺🇸	C-5 Galaxy	Lockheed	1968	131	American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.
🇬🇧	Short 330	Short Brothers	1974	141	British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights.
🇬🇧	Skyvan	Short	1963	149	British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes.
🇬🇧	Short 360	Short Brothers	1981	165	British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
🇦🇺	Nomad	GAF	1971	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇺🇦	An-28 Cash	Antonov	1969	191	Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
🇺🇸	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.
🇨🇳	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.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream III	Gulfstream	1979	202	American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇳🇱	Fokker F50	Fokker	1985	213	Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	C-160 Transall	Transall	1963	214	German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
🇩🇪	Do 328	Dornier	1991	217	German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport.
🇫🇷	Falcon 10	Dassault	1970	226	French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
🇳🇱	F28 Fellowship	Fokker	1967	241	Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities.
🇦🇺	GA8 Airvan	GippsAero	1995	250	Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream II	Gulfstream	1966	256	American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream G100	Gulfstream	1984	265	Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.

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