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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Military Aircrafts Full Database

Country	Model	Manufacturer	Year	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇺🇦	An-32 Cline	Antonov	1976	373	Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
🇨🇳	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.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸	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.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW109	AgustaWestland	1971	124	Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
🇺🇸	B-1A	Rockwell	1974	104	American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version.
🇪🇸	C-101 Aviojet	CASA	1977	166	Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
🇪🇸	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.
🇺🇸	Cessna 340	Cessna	1970	1351	American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s.
🇺🇸	404 Titan	Cessna	1975	396	American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
🇺🇸	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.
🇨🇦	CL-600 Challenger	Bombardier	1978	1066	Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
🇺🇸	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.
🇨🇦	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	EF-111 Raven	General Dynamics/Grumman	1977	42	American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations.
🇧🇷	EMB 110	Embraer	1972	503	Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
🇧🇷	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.
🇯🇵	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.
🇺🇸	F-14 Tomcat	Grumman	1970	712	American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
🇺🇸	F-15 Eagle	McDonnell Douglas	1972	1198	American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	F/A-18 Hornet	McDonnell Douglas	1978	1480	American multirole fighter, prominent during the Gulf War, extensively deployed for ground-attack, fleet defense, and close air support missions.
🇫🇷	Falcon 10	Dassault	1970	226	French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
🇫🇷	Falcon 50	Dassault	1976	352	French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.
🇯🇵	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.
🇮🇹	G.222	Alenia Aeronautica	1970	111	Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream III	Gulfstream	1979	202	American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
🇫🇷	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.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇬🇧	Hawk	British Aerospace	1974	1000	British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
🇺🇸	Hawker 400	Beechcraft	1978	951	American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
🇦🇷	IA 58 Pucará	FMA	1974	110	Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s.
🇷🇴 🇳🇱	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.
🇨🇳	Il-76 Candid	Ilyushin	1971	960	Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
🇨🇳	Ka-27 Helix	Kamov	1973	201	Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
🇯🇵	C-1	Kawasaki	1970	31	Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
🇮🇱	Kfir	IAI	1973	220	Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment.
🇨🇦	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.
🇬🇧	WG-13 Lynx	Westland	1971	450	British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
🇮🇹	MB-339	Aermacchi	1976	230	Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles.
🇨🇳	Mi-17 Hip-H	Mil	1975	12000	Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
🇨🇳	Mi-26 Halo	Mil	1977	316	Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
🇨🇳	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.
🇨🇳	MiG-29 Fulcrum	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	1977	1600	Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
🇨🇳	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.
🇫🇷	Mirage 2000	Dassault	1978	601	French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.

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