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.

See also the list of NATO reporting names for aircrafts.

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Military Aircrafts Database

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Year	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	Cessna 340	Cessna	1970	1351	American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s.
🇨🇳	Tu-143 Reys	Tupolev	1970	950	Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions
🇮🇹	P68	Vulcanair	1970	431	Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
🇮🇹	G.222	Alenia Aeronautica	1970	111	Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
🇺🇸	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.
🇨🇳	Yak-38 Forger	Yakovlev	1970	231	Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers.
🇯🇵	C-1	Kawasaki	1970	31	Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
🇫🇷	Falcon 10	Dassault	1970	226	French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
🇺🇸	F-14 Tomcat	Grumman	1970	712	American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸	AV-8B Harrier II	McDonnell Douglas/BAe	1971	337	British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities.
🇬🇧	WG-13 Lynx	Westland	1971	450	British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
🇨🇳	Il-76 Candid	Ilyushin	1971	960	Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
🇪🇸	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.
🇯🇵	F-1 / T-2	Mitsubishi	1971	77	Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan.
🇦🇺	Nomad	GAF	1971	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW109	AgustaWestland	1971	124	Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
🇺🇸	RC-135 Rivet Joint	Boeing	1972	32	American reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide.
🇺🇸	S-3 Viking	Lockheed	1972	188	American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions.
🇺🇸	E-3 Sentry AWACS	Boeing	1972	68	American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War.
🇺🇸	A-10 Thunderbolt II	Fairchild Republic	1972	716	American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
🇺🇸	F-15 Eagle	McDonnell Douglas	1972	1198	American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
🇧🇷	EMB 110	Embraer	1972	503	Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
🇺🇸	F-5E Tiger II	Northrop	1972	1399	American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
🇨🇳	MiG-27 Flogger	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1972	1075	Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
🇮🇱	Kfir	IAI	1973	220	Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment.
🇨🇳	Ka-27 Helix	Kamov	1973	201	Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
🇨🇦	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇺🇸	F-16 Fighting Falcon	General Dynamics	1974	4604	American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
🇬🇧	T-67 Firefly	Slingsby	1974	250	British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹	Tornado	Panavia	1974	990	European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
🇬🇧	Hawk	British Aerospace	1974	1000	British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s 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.
🇷🇴 🇳🇱	IAR-93 / J-22 Orao	CNIAR/Soko	1974	88	Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.
🇯🇵	T-3	Fuji	1974	50	Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
🇫🇷	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.
🇦🇷	IA 58 Pucará	FMA	1974	110	Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s.
🇺🇸	UH-60 Black Hawk	Sikorsky	1974	5000	American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
🇺🇸	VH-60 White Hawk	Sikorsky	1974	9	American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems.
🇺🇸	B-1A	Rockwell	1974	104	American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version.
🇨🇳	Mi-17 Hip-H	Mil	1975	12000	Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
🇨🇳	Su-25 Frogfoot	Sukhoi	1975	1000	Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
🇺🇸	404 Titan	Cessna	1975	396	American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
🇨🇦	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	R22	Robinson	1975	4600	American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	MiG-31 Foxhound	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1975	519	Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
🇺🇸	AH-64 Apache	Boeing	1975	2400	American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict.
🇺🇸	PA-44 Seminole	Piper	1976	926	American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.