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
🇫🇷	Aarok	Turgis & Gaillard	2023	1	French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	Alphajet	Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier	1973	480	French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
🇫🇷	AS565 Panther	Aérospatiale	1984	—	French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
🇫🇷	ATL-2 Atlantique	Breguet Aviation	1981	215	French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
🇫🇷 🇮🇹	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	Cabri G2	Guimbal	2005	300	French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally.
🇫🇷	CM 170 Magister	Fouga	1952	929	French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	EC665 Tiger	Eurocopter	1991	180	German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	H120 / EC120 Colibri	Airbus Helicopters	1995	700	French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century.
🇫🇷	H125M / AS550 Fennec	Aérospatiale	1974	531	French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
🇫🇷	H135M / EC365	Airbus Helicopters	1994	1400	European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century.
🇫🇷	H145M / EC645	Airbus Helicopters	1999	1500	German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
🇫🇷	H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2	Airbus Helicopters	1997	116	French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
🇫🇷	H160M Guépard	Airbus Helicopters	2015	1	French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	H215M / AS532 Cougar	Airbus Helicopters	1978	408	French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	H225M / EC725 Caracal	Airbus Helicopters	2000	90	European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	Jaguar	SEPECAT	1968	573	British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
🇫🇷	MD-450 Ouragan	Dassault	1949	567	French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War.
🇫🇷	Mirage 2000	Dassault	1978	601	French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
🇫🇷	Mirage 4000	Dassault	1979	1	French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
🇫🇷	Mirage F1	Dassault	1966	726	French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
🇫🇷	Mirage F2 / F3	Dassault	1966	1	French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
🇫🇷	Mirage G / G-4 / G-8	Dassault	1967	3	French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
🇫🇷	Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta	Dassault	1955	1422	French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
🇫🇷	Mirage III / 5 / 50	Dassault	1956	1422	French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
🇫🇷	Mirage IV	Dassault	1959	66	French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
🇫🇷	MS 733 Alcyon	Morane-Saulnier	1949	208	French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs.
🇫🇷	Mystère IV	Dassault	1952	411	French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱	NH90	NHIndustries	1995	471	European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
🇫🇷	Rafale	Dassault	1986	239	French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
🇫🇷	SA315 Alouette II	Aérospatiale	1955	1300	French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
🇫🇷	SA316 Alouette III	Sud Aviation	1959	2000	French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles.
🇫🇷	SA321 Super Frelon	Aérospatiale	1962	110	French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel.
🇫🇷	SA330 Puma	Aérospatiale	1965	697	French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s.
🇫🇷	SA340 Gazelle	Aérospatiale	1967	1775	French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
🇫🇷	SO 4050 Vautour	Sud-Ouest	1952	149	French bomber of the cold war era, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
🇫🇷	Super Etendard	Dassault-Bréguet	1974	85	French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts.
🇫🇷	TB-30 Epsilon	Socata	1979	19	French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training.
🇫🇷	TBM	Socata	1988	1000	French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.