Military Aircrafts

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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
🇫🇷 🇬🇧	Jaguar	SEPECAT	1968	573	British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
🇨🇳	Ka-25 Hormone	Kamov	1961	460	Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
🇺🇸	KC-130 Hercules	Lockheed Martin	1960	124	American military transport aircraft, noted for tactical refueling and cargo application, extensively operational during Cold War era and beyond.
🇺🇸	King Air 90	Beechcraft	1964	3100	American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
🇨🇿	L-39 Albatros	Aero	1968	2900	Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
🇨🇿	L-410	Let	1969	1200	Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
🇺🇸	Metroliner	Fairchild Swearingen	1969	600	American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
🇸🇪	MFI-15 Safari	Saab	1969	462	Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
🇨🇳	Mi-14 Haze	Mil	1967	273	Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-2 Hoplite	Mil	1961	5497	Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
🇨🇳	Mi-24 Hind	Mil	1969	2648	Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-8 Hip	Mil	1961	17000	Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
🇨🇳	MiG-23 Flogger	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1967	5047	Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
🇨🇳	MiG-25 Foxbat	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1964	1186	Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
🇫🇷	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.
🇺🇸	OV-10 Bronco	North American	1965	360	American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
🇺🇸	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-32 Cherokee Six	Piper	1960	7842	American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
🇺🇸	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-7 Turbo Trainer	Pilatus	1966	618	Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
🇨🇳	Q-5 / A-5 Fantan	Nanchang	1965	1300	Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
🇫🇷	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.
🇸🇪	SAAB 105	Saab	1963	192	Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region.
🇮🇹	SF-260	SIAI-Marchetti	1964	900	Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service.
🇬🇧	Skyvan	Short	1963	149	British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes.
🇺🇸	SR-71 Blackbird	Lockheed	1964	32	American strategic reconnaissance aircraft, operational from 1966-1998, unmatched speed and altitude records, infamous for Cold War and NASA missions.
🇨🇳	Su-15 Flagon	Sukhoi	1962	1290	Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
🇨🇳	Su-17 Fitter	Sukhoi	1966	2867	Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
🇨🇳	Su-24 Fencer	Sukhoi	1967	1400	Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation.
🇫🇷	SA321 Super Frelon	Aérospatiale	1962	110	French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel.
🇵🇱	TS-11 Iskra	PZL	1960	424	Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
🇨🇳	Tu-128 Fiddler	Tupolev	1961	198	Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
🇨🇳	Tu-134 Crusty	Tupolev	1963	854	Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations.
🇨🇳	Tu-154 Careless	Tupolev	1968	1026	Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
🇨🇳	Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire	Tupolev	1969	497	Soviet supersonic long-range strategic bomber, known for its Cold War deployment and various modernization efforts in Russian service.
🇨🇳	Yak-36 Freehand	Yakovlev	1963	4	Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs.
🇯🇵	YS-11	NAMC	1962	182	Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
🇨🇿	Z 42	Zlin	1967	57	Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
🇨🇿	Z 43	Zlin	1968	80	Czech training aircraft, primarily used for general aviation and flight training since the late 20th century.