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
🇺🇸	E-4 NOAC	Boeing	1980	4	American advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations.
🇩🇪	Do 128	Dornier	1980	11	German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
🇬🇧	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.
🇧🇷	EMB 312 Tucano	Embraer	1980	624	Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
🇹🇼	AT-3 Tsu Chiang	AIDC	1980	62	Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.
🇨🇳	Z-9 Haitun	Harbin	1981	200	Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
🇨🇱	T-35 Pillan	Enaer	1981	154	Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
🇩🇪	Do 228	Dornier	1981	370	German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
🇮🇹	S-211	Aermacchi	1981	60	Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
🇫🇷	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.
🇬🇧	Short 360	Short Brothers	1981	165	British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
🇺🇸	F-117 Nighthawk	Lockheed	1981	64	American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force.
🇺🇸	767	Boeing	1981	1288	American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
🇨🇳	Tu-160 Blackjack	Tupolev	1981	37	Soviet strategic bomber, operational during the Cold War era, known for its supersonic speed and nuclear deterrence flights.
🇺🇸	MD-500	Hughes	1982	4700	American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications.
🇺🇸	757	Boeing	1982	1050	American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
🇨🇳	Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"	Kamov	1982	19	Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
🇨🇳	Y-12	Harbin	1982	71	Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
🇺🇸	Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner	Beechcraft	1982	695	American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
🇨🇳	Mi-28 Havoc	Mil	1982	126	Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
🇺🇸	208 Caravan	Cessna	1982	3000	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
🇨🇳	An-124 Condor	Antonov	1982	55	Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
🇺🇸	B-1B Lancer	Rockwell	1983	104	American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
🇨🇦	DHC-8 Dash 8	De Havilland Canada	1983	1258	Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	Hawker 800	Hawker Beechcraft	1983	650	British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
🇨🇳	Il-78 Midas	Ilyushin	1983	53	Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions.
🇮🇹	A129 Mangusta	Agusta	1983	60	Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations.
🇫🇷	F406 Caravan II	Reims-Cessna	1983	99	French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services.
🇵🇱	PZL-130 Orlik	PZL	1983	59	Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
🇪🇸 🇮🇩	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.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream G100	Gulfstream	1984	265	Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.
🇫🇷	AS565 Panther	Aérospatiale	1984	—	French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
🇨🇭	PC-9	Pilatus	1984	265	Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
🇧🇷 🇮🇹	AMX	Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer	1984	200	Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
🇫🇷 🇮🇹	ATR-42	ATR	1984	497	French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
🇦🇷	IA-63 Pampa	FMA	1984	32	Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
🇯🇵	T-4	Kawasaki	1985	200	Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.
🇷🇸	Lasta-95	UTVA	1985	37	Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream IV	Gulfstream	1985	900	American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
🇩🇪	G-115	Grob	1985	204	German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
🇷🇴	IAR-99 Șoim	Avioane Craiova	1985	28	Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
🇳🇱	Fokker F50	Fokker	1985	213	Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
🇺🇸	AT-500	Air Tractor	1986	470	Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.
🇫🇷	Rafale	Dassault	1986	239	French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
🇿🇦	Cheetah	Atlas	1986	38	South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions.
🇮🇹	P180 Avanti	Piaggio	1986	246	Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
🇨🇳	Mi-34 Hermit	Mil	1986	27	Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	F-15E Strike Eagle	McDonnell Douglas	1986	525	American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
🇺🇸	E-6 Mercury TACAMO	Boeing	1987	16	American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces.
🇪🇺	A321	Airbus	1987	2917	European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.