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
🇺🇸	RQ-11 Raven	AeroVironment	2000	19000	American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
🇺🇸	ScanEagle	Boeing Insitu	2000	1000	American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷	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.
🇵🇰	P750	PAC	2001	2	New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
🇮🇳	Tejas	HAL	2001	50	Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
🇺🇸	MQ-9 Reaper	General Atomics	2001	300	American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW139	AgustaWestland	2001	1100	Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003.
🇺🇸	MQ-8 Fire Scout	Northrop Grumman	2002	40	US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones.
🇨🇭	PC-21	Pilatus	2002	211	Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
🇰🇷	T-50 Golden Eagle	KAI	2002	200	South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
🇦🇹	DA42 Twin Star	Diamond	2002	600	Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream G550	Gulfstream	2003	600	American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance.
🇮🇹 🇺🇸	AW609	AgustaWestland	2003	—	Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport.
🇨🇳	Z-10	Changhe	2003	109	Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JF-17 Thunder	CAC / PAC	2003	144	Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
🇪🇺	A310 MRTT	Airbus	2003	6	European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations.
🇨🇳	JL-9	Guizhou	2003	8	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇯🇵	US-2	ShinMaywa	2003	8	Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century.
🇷🇺	Mi-38	Kazan	2003	13	Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
🇮🇱	Eitan (Heron TP)	IAI	2004	—	Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally.
🇮🇹	M-346 Master	Aermacchi	2004	92	Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland.
🇺🇸	Kodiak	Quest	2004	300	American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century.
🇺🇦	An-148	Antonov	2004	47	Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
🇺🇸	RQ-170 Sentinel	Lockheed Martin	2005	—	American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s.
🇫🇷	Cabri G2	Guimbal	2005	300	French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally.
🇨🇳	JL-10	AVIC	2006	20	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇺🇸	F-35 Lightning II	Lockheed Martin	2006	965	American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
🇺🇸	RQ-20 Puma	AeroVironment	2007	1000	American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
🇨🇳	MiG-29K Fulcrum-D	Mikoyan-Gurevitch	2007	81	Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
🇺🇸	429 GlobalRanger	Bell	2007	325	Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009.
🇧🇷	Phenom 100	Embraer	2007	401	Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
🇮🇹	P2006T	Tecnam	2007	578	Italian light twin-engine aircraft, notably used for training and light transport since the late 2000s.
🇯🇵	P-1	Kawasaki	2007	60	Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW159	AgustaWestland	2009	67	British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW149	AgustaWestland	2009	31	Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions.
🇮🇱	Hermes 900	Elbit	2009	200	Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance.
🌍	A400M Atlas	Airbus Military	2009	112	European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.