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
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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-2 Greyhound	Northrop Grumman	1964	56	American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	Commander 500	Aero	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.
🇺🇸	Cessna 402	Cessna	1965	2	American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	404 Titan	Cessna	1975	396	American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
🇺🇸	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-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.
🇺🇸	757	Boeing	1982	1050	American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
🇺🇸	C-32	Boeing	1998	6	American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner	Beechcraft	1982	695	American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
🇺🇸	C-5 Galaxy	Lockheed	1968	131	American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.
🇺🇸	V-22 Osprey	Bell/Boeing	1989	400	American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	737	Boeing	1967	11535	American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	Cessna 340	Cessna	1970	1351	American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s.
🇺🇸	208 Caravan	Cessna	1982	3000	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
🇺🇸	Kodiak	Quest	2004	300	American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in 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.
🇺🇸	767	Boeing	1981	1288	American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
🇺🇸	Metroliner	Fairchild Swearingen	1969	600	American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
🇦🇺	GA8 Airvan	GippsAero	1995	250	Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
🇦🇺	Nomad	GAF	1971	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇧🇷	Phenom 100	Embraer	2007	401	Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
🇧🇷	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.
🇧🇷	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.
🇧🇷	EMB 110	Embraer	1972	503	Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
🇧🇷	ERJ 135	Embraer	1998	1231	Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
🇧🇷	KC-390	Embraer	2015	9	Brazilian tactical transport aircraft known for its operational efficacy in search and rescue, cargo transportation, and aerial refueling missions.
🇬🇧	Short 360	Short Brothers	1981	165	British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations 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.
🇬🇧	Jetstream 41	British Aerospace	1991	100	British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
🇬🇧	Short 330	Short Brothers	1974	141	British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights.
🇬🇧	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.
🇬🇧	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.
🇬🇧	Skyvan	Short	1963	149	British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes.
🇨🇦	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.
🇨🇦	Learjet 45	Bombardier	1995	642	Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.

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