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 |
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🇺🇸 | 737 | Boeing | 1967 | 11535 | American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇪🇺 | A321 | Airbus | 1987 | 2917 | European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. |
🇺🇸 | 500 | Aero Commander | 1948 | 2902 | American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇨🇭 | PC-12 Eagle | Pilatus | 1991 | 2000 | Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇪🇺 | 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. |
🇪🇺 | A319 CJ | Airbus | 1995 | 1499 | European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility. |
🇨🇳 | An-26 Curl | Antonov | 1969 | 1403 | Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. |
🇺🇦 | An-24 Coke | Antonov | 1959 | 1367 | Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era. |
🇺🇸 | 340 | Cessna | 1970 | 1351 | American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. |
🇨🇳 | Il-14 Crate | Ilyushin | 1950 | 1348 | Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era. |
🇺🇸 | 767 | Boeing | 1981 | 1288 | American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s. |
🇬🇧 | BN-2B Defender | Britten-Norman | 1965 | 1280 | British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. |
🇺🇦 | An-12 Cub | Antonov | 1957 | 1248 | Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport. |
🇧🇷 | ERJ 135 | Embraer | 1998 | 1231 | Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since 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. |
🇨🇦 | CL-600 Challenger | Bombardier | 1978 | 1066 | Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. |
🇺🇸 | 757 | Boeing | 1982 | 1050 | American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. |
🇨🇳 | Tu-154 Careless | Tupolev | 1968 | 1026 | Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally. |
🇫🇷 🇮🇹 | ATR-72 | ATR | 1988 | 1000 | French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. |
🇨🇦 | 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. |
🇨🇳 | Il-76 Candid | Ilyushin | 1971 | 960 | Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. |
🇺🇸 | Gulfstream IV | Gulfstream | 1985 | 900 | American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation. |
🇨🇦 | BD-700 Global Express | Bombardier | 1996 | 816 | Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. |
🇨🇦 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner | Beechcraft | 1982 | 695 | American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation. |
🇺🇸 | 500 Citation I | Cessna | 1969 | 689 | American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. |
🇨🇳 | Il-18 Coot | Ilyushin | 1957 | 678 | Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally. |
🇫🇷 | Falcon 2000 | Dassault | 1993 | 675 | French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. |
🇨🇦 | Learjet 45 | Bombardier | 1995 | 642 | Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s. |
🇨🇭 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | Metroliner | Fairchild Swearingen | 1969 | 600 | American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during 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. |
🇫🇷 | Falcon 20 | Dassault | 1963 | 512 | French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. |
🇧🇷 | EMB 110 | Embraer | 1972 | 503 | Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide. |
🇫🇷 🇮🇹 | ATR-42 | ATR | 1984 | 497 | French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. |
🇪🇸 | 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. |
🇸🇪 | SAAB 340 | Saab | 1983 | 459 | Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft, deployed primarily for regional airline service from the 1980s onwards. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇮🇹 | P68 | Vulcanair | 1970 | 431 | Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. |
🇧🇷 | Phenom 100 | Embraer | 2007 | 401 | Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services. |
🇺🇸 | V-22 Osprey | Bell/Boeing | 1989 | 400 | American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks. |
🇺🇸 | 404 Titan | Cessna | 1975 | 396 | American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service. |
🇬🇧 | 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. |
🇬🇧 | 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. |
🇺🇦 | An-32 Cline | Antonov | 1976 | 373 | Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions. |
🇩🇪 | Do 228 | Dornier | 1981 | 370 | German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇧🇷 | 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. |
🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | 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. |
🇫🇷 | Falcon 50 | Dassault | 1976 | 352 | French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. |
🇺🇸 | Kodiak | Quest | 2004 | 300 | American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇫🇷 | Falcon 8X | Dassault | 2015 | 289 | French business jet, recognizable for its long-range capabilities, extensively applied in private, corporate, and air force transport duties. |
🇺🇸 | C-141 Starlifter | Lockheed | 1963 | 285 | American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇦🇺 | GA8 Airvan | GippsAero | 1995 | 250 | Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. |
🇳🇱 | F28 Fellowship | Fokker | 1967 | 241 | Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities. |
🇫🇷 | Falcon 10 | Dassault | 1970 | 226 | French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide. |
🇩🇪 | Do 328 | Dornier | 1991 | 217 | German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport. |
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 | 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. |
🇳🇱 | Fokker F50 | Fokker | 1985 | 213 | Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties. |
🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | 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. |
🇺🇸 | Gulfstream III | Gulfstream | 1979 | 202 | American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. |
🇨🇳 | 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 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-28 Cash | Antonov | 1969 | 191 | Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era. |
🇦🇺 | Nomad | GAF | 1971 | 172 | Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. |
🇬🇧 | 360 | Short | 1981 | 165 | British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. |
🇬🇧 | Skyvan | Short | 1963 | 149 | British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. |
🇬🇧 | 330 | Short | 1974 | 141 | British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. |
🇺🇸 | C-5 Galaxy | Lockheed | 1968 | 131 | American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation. |
🇺🇦 | An-30 Clank | Antonov | 1967 | 123 | Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles. |
🇨🇦 | 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-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. |
🌍 | A400M Atlas | Airbus Military | 2009 | 112 | European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. |
🇮🇹 | G.222 | Alenia Aeronautica | 1970 | 111 | Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. |
🇮🇱 | Arava | IAI | 1969 | 103 | Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. |
🇬🇧 | Jetstream 41 | British Aerospace | 1991 | 100 | British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide. |
🇫🇷 | F406 Caravan II | Reims-Cessna | 1983 | 99 | French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. |
🇨🇦 | CL-415 Super Scooper | Viking Air | 1993 | 95 | Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century. |
🇷🇺 | Tu-214 Mogul | Tupolev | 1989 | 89 | Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles. |
🇨🇳 | Y-12 | Harbin | 1982 | 71 | Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. |
🇺🇦 | An-22 Cock | Antonov | 1965 | 68 | Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era. |
🇯🇵 | P-1 | Kawasaki | 2007 | 60 | Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. |
🇨🇳 | Y-20 | Xian | 2013 | 58 | Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. |
🇺🇸 | C-2 Greyhound | Northrop Grumman | 1964 | 56 | American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea. |
🇨🇳 | An-124 Condor | Antonov | 1982 | 55 | Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era. |
🇺🇦 | An-148 | Antonov | 2004 | 47 | Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes. |
🇺🇦 | An-140 | Antonov | 1997 | 33 | Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes. |
🇯🇵 | C-1 | Kawasaki | 1970 | 31 | Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during 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. |
🇷🇺 | Be-200 | Beriev | 1998 | 19 | Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. |
🇩🇪 | Do 128 | Dornier | 1980 | 11 | German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during 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. |
🇺🇸 | C-32 | Boeing | 1998 | 6 | American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century. |
🇷🇺 | Il-112 | Ilyushin | 2019 | 3 | Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles. |
🇺🇸 | 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. |
🇺🇦 | 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. |