Military Aircrafts
Catalog of 452 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. Additionally, you'll find a detailed account of each aircraft's production history, from its initial design phase to any subsequent modifications or upgrades. We also outline the armament options available for each aircraft, ranging from conventional munitions to advanced guided missile systems. To give you a complete picture, 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.
Category: All aircrafts • Combat aircrafts • Bombers • Helicopters • Training aircrafts • Transport aircrafts • Drones • Other aircrafts
Country | Model | Manufacturer | Year | Produced | Description |
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๐บ๐ธ | 206 JetRanger | Bell | 1966 | 7300 | American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. |
๐บ๐ธ | 208 Caravan | Cessna | 1982 | 3000 | American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. |
๐ฌ๐ง | 330 | Short | 1974 | 141 | British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. |
๐บ๐ธ | 340 | Cessna | 1970 | 1351 | American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. |
๐ฌ๐ง | 360 | Short | 1981 | 165 | British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. |
๐บ๐ธ | 402 | Cessna | 1965 | 2 | American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. |
๐บ๐ธ | 404 Titan | Cessna | 1975 | 396 | American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service. |
๐บ๐ธ | 421 Golden Eagle | Cessna | 1965 | 1916 | American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights. |
๐บ๐ธ | 429 GlobalRanger | Bell | 2007 | 325 | Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | 480 | Enstrom | 1989 | 142 | American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s. |
๐บ๐ธ | 500 | Aero Commander | 1948 | 2902 | American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. |
๐บ๐ธ | 500 Citation I | Cessna | 1969 | 689 | American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. |
๐บ๐ธ | 505 Jet Ranger X | Bell | 2014 | 360 | Canadian light helicopter, introduced in 2017, renowned for use in training, utility, and corporate transportation. |
๐บ๐ธ | 707 | Boeing | 1954 | 865 | American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | 727 | Boeing | 1963 | 1832 | American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines. |
๐บ๐ธ | 737 | Boeing | 1967 | 11535 | American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. |
๐บ๐ธ | 747 | Boeing | 1969 | 1574 | American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. |
๐บ๐ธ | 757 | Boeing | 1982 | 1050 | American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. |
๐บ๐ธ | 767 | Boeing | 1981 | 1288 | American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | A-37 Dragonfly | Cessna | 1964 | 577 | Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. |
๐บ๐ธ | A-4 Skyhawk | McDonnell Douglas | 1954 | 2960 | American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles. |
๐บ๐ธ | A-5 Vigilante | North American | 1958 | 167 | American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | A-6 Intruder | Grumman | 1960 | 693 | American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment. |
๐บ๐ธ | A-7 Corsair II | Vought | 1965 | 1545 | American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability. |
๐ฎ๐น | A129 Mangusta | Agusta | 1983 | 60 | Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations. |
๐ช๐บ | A310 MRTT | Airbus | 2003 | 6 | European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. |
๐ช๐บ | A319 CJ | Airbus | 1995 | 1499 | European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility. |
๐ช๐บ | A321 | Airbus | 1987 | 2917 | European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. |
๐ช๐บ | A330 | Airbus | 1992 | 1577 | European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. |
๐ | A400M Atlas | Airbus Military | 2009 | 112 | European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. |
๐บ๐ธ | AC-130 | Lockheed Martin | 1967 | 21 | American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | AH-1 Cobra | Bell | 1965 | 1116 | American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation. |
๐ฟ๐ฆ | AH-2 Rooivalk | Denel | 1990 | 12 | South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa. |
๐บ๐ธ | AH-6 Little Bird | Boeing | 1963 | 1420 | American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ง๐ท ๐ฎ๐น | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท | AS565 Panther | Aรฉrospatiale | 1984 | French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s. | |
๐น๐ผ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | AT-500 | Air Tractor | 1986 | 470 | Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century. |
๐บ๐ธ | AT-802 | Air Tractor | 1990 | 28 | American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally. |
๐ซ๐ท | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท ๐ฎ๐น | ATR-42 | ATR | 1984 | 497 | French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. |
๐ซ๐ท ๐ฎ๐น | ATR-72 | ATR | 1988 | 1000 | French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW101 | AgustaWestland | 1964 | 137 | British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW109 | AgustaWestland | 1971 | 124 | Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW119 | AgustaWestland | 1995 | 300 | Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW139 | AgustaWestland | 2001 | 1100 | Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW149 | AgustaWestland | 2009 | 31 | Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW159 | AgustaWestland | 2009 | 67 | British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | AW169 | AgustaWestland | 2012 | 130 | Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. |
๐ฎ๐น ๐บ๐ธ | AW609 | AgustaWestland | 2003 | Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
๐ซ๐ท | Aarok | Turgis & Gaillard | 2023 | 1 | French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage. |
๐จ๐ฆ | Alarus CH2000 | AMD | 1995 | 13 | Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท | Alphajet | Dassault-Brรฉguet/Dornier | 1973 | 480 | French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-12 Cub | Antonov | 1957 | 1248 | Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport. |
๐จ๐ณ | An-124 Condor | Antonov | 1982 | 55 | Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-140 | Antonov | 1997 | 33 | Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-148 | Antonov | 2004 | 47 | Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-178 | Antonov | 2015 | 1 | Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-22 Cock | Antonov | 1965 | 68 | Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era. |
๐บ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ณ | An-225 Cossack | Antonov | 1988 | 1 | Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-24 Coke | Antonov | 1959 | 1367 | Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era. |
๐จ๐ณ | An-26 Curl | Antonov | 1969 | 1403 | Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-28 Cash | Antonov | 1969 | 191 | Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-30 Clank | Antonov | 1967 | 123 | Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles. |
๐บ๐ฆ | An-32 Cline | Antonov | 1976 | 373 | Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐ท๐บ | Ansat | Kazan | 1999 | 50 | Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s. |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Arava | IAI | 1969 | 103 | Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-1A | Rockwell | 1974 | 104 | American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-2 Spirit | Northrop | 1989 | 21 | American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-21 Raider | Northrop Grumman | 2023 | 1 | American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-36 Peacemaker | Convair | 1946 | 384 | American strategic bomber from the Cold War era with notable service in the Strategic Air Command from 1949 to 1959. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-47 Stratojet | Boeing | 1947 | 2042 | American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-52 Stratofortress | Boeing | 1952 | 744 | American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War. |
๐บ๐ธ | B-58 Hustler | Convair | 1956 | 116 | American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command. |
๐จ๐ฆ | BD-700 Global Express | Bombardier | 1996 | 816 | Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. |
๐ฌ๐ง | BN-2B Defender | Britten-Norman | 1965 | 1280 | British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. |
๐น๐ท | Bayraktar TB2 | Baykar | 2014 | 500 | Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. |
๐จ๐ณ | Be-12 Tchaรฏka Mail | Beriev | 1960 | 150 | Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles. |
๐ท๐บ | Be-200 | Beriev | 1998 | 19 | Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. |
๐บ๐ธ | Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner | Beechcraft | 1982 | 695 | American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation. |
๐บ๐ธ | Beechcraft 390 Premier I | Beechcraft | 1998 | 292 | American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles. |
๐บ๐ธ | Beechcraft Baron | Beechcraft | 1960 | 6884 | American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. |
๐บ๐ธ | Bell 430 | Bell | 1994 | 136 | American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. |
๐ฉ๐ช | Bo 105 | MBB | 1967 | 1500 | German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Buccaneer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley | 1958 | 211 | British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Bulldog | Scottish Aviation | 1969 | 328 | Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training. |
๐ฏ๐ต | C-1 | Kawasaki | 1970 | 31 | Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era. |
๐ช๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | C-130 Hercules | Lockheed | 1954 | 2500 | American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | C-141 Starlifter | Lockheed | 1963 | 285 | American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท | C-160 | Transall | 1963 | 214 | German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. |
๐บ๐ธ | C-17 Globemaster III | McDonnell Douglas | 1991 | 279 | American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | C-2 Greyhound | Northrop Grumman | 1964 | 56 | American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea. |
๐ช๐ธ | 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. |
๐ช๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฉ | C-295 Persuader | Airbus | 1997 | 209 | Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. |
๐บ๐ธ | C-32 | Boeing | 1998 | 6 | American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century. |
๐ง๐ท | C-390 Millennium | Embraer | 2015 | 9 | Brazilian military transport jet, invaluable for its role in logistical support, known for extensive service in the Brazilian Air Force. |
๐บ๐ธ | C-5 Galaxy | Lockheed | 1968 | 131 | American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation. |
๐จ๐ฆ | CF-100 Canuck | Avro | 1950 | 692 | Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments. |
๐จ๐ฆ | CF-105 Arrow | Avro | 1958 | 5 | Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. |
๐จ๐ณ | CH-4 Rainbow | CASC | 2010 | Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions. | |
๐บ๐ธ | CH-46 Sea Knight | Boeing/Vertol | 1958 | 524 | American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations. |
๐บ๐ธ | CH-47 Chinook | Boeing | 1961 | 1200 | American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan. |
๐จ๐ณ | CH-5 Rainbow | CASC | 2015 | Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. | |
๐บ๐ธ | CH-53 Sea Stallion | Sikorsky | 1964 | 284 | American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties. |
๐จ๐ฆ | CL-41 Tutor | Canadair | 1960 | 212 | Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
๐จ๐ฆ | CL-415 Super Scooper | Viking Air | 1993 | 95 | Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century. |
๐จ๐ฆ | CL-600 Challenger | Bombardier | 1978 | 1066 | Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. |
๐ซ๐ท | CM 170 Magister | Fouga | 1952 | 929 | French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide. |
๐ช๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฉ | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท | Cabri G2 | Guimbal | 2005 | 300 | French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally. |
๐น๐ท | Calidus B250 | Novaer | 2017 | 2 | Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century. |
๐ฟ๐ฆ | Cheetah | Atlas | 1986 | 38 | South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions. |
๐ฆ๐น | DA42 Twin Star | Diamond | 2002 | 600 | Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004. |
๐ฆ๐น | DA62 | Diamond | 2012 | 120 | Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | DC-3 | Douglas | 1941 | 10174 | American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. |
๐ฌ๐ง | DH.110 Sea Vixen | De Havilland | 1951 | 151 | British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. |
๐จ๐ฆ | DHC-2 Beaver | De Havilland Canada | 1947 | 1657 | Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. |
๐จ๐ฆ | DHC-3 Otter | De Havilland Canada | 1951 | 466 | Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century. |
๐จ๐ฆ | DHC-5 Buffalo | De Havilland Canada | 1964 | 122 | Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. |
๐จ๐ฆ | DHC-6 Twin Otter | De Havilland Canada | 1965 | 985 | Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. |
๐จ๐ฆ | 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. |
๐จ๐ฆ | 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. |
๐ฎ๐ณ | Dhruv | HAL | 1992 | 335 | Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s. |
๐ฉ๐ช | Do 128 | Dornier | 1980 | 11 | German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. |
๐ฉ๐ช | Do 228 | Dornier | 1981 | 370 | German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. |
๐ฉ๐ช | Do 328 | Dornier | 1991 | 217 | German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport. |
๐บ๐ธ | E-2 Hawkeye | Grumman | 1960 | 313 | American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | E-4 NOAC | Boeing | 1980 | 4 | American advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | E-8 Joint STARS | Boeing/Northrop Grumman | 1994 | 17 | American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | EA-6B Prowler | Grumman | 1968 | 170 | American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | EC-130 Commando Solo | Lockheed Martin | 1957 | 14 | American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. |
๐บ๐ธ | EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA | Boeing | 1961 | 45 | American electronic surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท | EC665 Tiger | Eurocopter | 1991 | 180 | German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | EF-111 Raven | General Dynamics/Grumman | 1977 | 42 | American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations. |
๐ง๐ท | EMB 110 | Embraer | 1972 | 503 | Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide. |
๐ง๐ท | 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. |
๐ง๐ท | EMB 312 Tucano | Embraer | 1980 | 624 | Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the IranโIraq war. |
๐ง๐ท | ERJ 135 | Embraer | 1998 | 1231 | Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century. |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Eitan (Heron TP) | IAI | 2004 | Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally. | |
๐ฏ๐ต | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-100 Super Sabre | North American | 1953 | 2294 | American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-101 Voodoo | McDonnell Douglas | 1954 | 807 | American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-102 Delta Dagger | Convair | 1954 | 1000 | American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-104 Starfighter | Lockheed | 1954 | 2578 | American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-105 Thunderchief | Republic | 1955 | 833 | American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-111 Aardvark | General Dynamics | 1964 | 563 | American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-117 Nighthawk | Lockheed | 1981 | 64 | American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-14 Tomcat | Grumman | 1970 | 712 | American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-15 Eagle | McDonnell Douglas | 1972 | 1198 | American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ฏ๐ต | F-2 | Mitsubishi | 1995 | 98 | Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-22 Raptor | Lockheed Martin | 1997 | 195 | American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-28 | Enstrom | 1960 | 32 | American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-35 Lightning II | Lockheed Martin | 2006 | 965 | American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-4 Phantom II | McDonnell | 1958 | 5195 | American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-5 Freedom Fighter | Northrop | 1959 | 1204 | American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-8 Crusader | Vought | 1955 | 1219 | American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-84 Thunderjet | Republic | 1946 | 7524 | American fighter-bomber of the 1940sโ1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-84F Thunderstreak | Republic | 1950 | 3428 | Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces. |
๐บ๐ธ | F-86 Sabre | North American | 1947 | 9860 | American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. |
๐น๐ผ | F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo | AIDC | 1989 | 137 | Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China. |
๐บ๐ธ | F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet | Boeing | 1995 | 632 | American multirole fighter, hailing from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ณ๐ฑ | F27 Friendship | Fokker | 1955 | 586 | Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations. |
๐ณ๐ฑ | F28 Fellowship | Fokker | 1967 | 241 | Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities. |
๐ซ๐ท | F406 Caravan II | Reims-Cessna | 1983 | 99 | French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. |
๐ซ๐ท | Falcon 10 | Dassault | 1970 | 226 | French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide. |
๐ซ๐ท | Falcon 20 | Dassault | 1963 | 512 | French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. |
๐ซ๐ท | Falcon 2000 | Dassault | 1993 | 675 | French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. |
๐ซ๐ท | Falcon 50 | Dassault | 1976 | 352 | French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. |
๐ซ๐ท | Falcon 8X | Dassault | 2015 | 289 | French business jet, recognizable for its long-range capabilities, extensively applied in private, corporate, and air force transport duties. |
๐ณ๐ฑ | Fokker F50 | Fokker | 1985 | 213 | Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties. |
๐ฉ๐ช | 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. |
๐ฉ๐ช | G-120 | Grob | 1999 | 215 | German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century. |
๐ณ๐ฑ | G-2 Galeb | SOKO | 1961 | 248 | Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War. |
๐ฎ๐น | G.222 | Alenia Aeronautica | 1970 | 111 | Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. |
๐ฎ๐น | G.91 Gina | Fiat Aeritalia | 1956 | 770 | Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles. |
๐ฆ๐บ | GA8 Airvan | GippsAero | 1995 | 250 | Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Gannet | Fairey | 1949 | 303 | British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. |
๐บ๐ธ | Gulfstream G100 | Gulfstream | 1984 | 265 | Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century. |
๐บ๐ธ | Gulfstream G550 | Gulfstream | 2003 | 600 | American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance. |
๐บ๐ธ | Gulfstream II | Gulfstream | 1966 | 256 | American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | Gulfstream III | Gulfstream | 1979 | 202 | American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. |
๐บ๐ธ | Gulfstream IV | Gulfstream | 1985 | 900 | American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation. |
๐บ๐ธ | Gulfstream V | Gulfstream | 1995 | 193 | American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel. |
๐ซ๐ท | H120 / EC120 Colibri | Airbus Helicopters | 1995 | 700 | French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century. |
๐ซ๐ท | H125M / AS550 Fennec | Aรฉrospatiale | 1974 | 531 | French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles. |
๐ซ๐ท | H135M / EC365 | Airbus Helicopters | 1994 | 1400 | European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. |
๐ซ๐ท | H145M / EC645 | Airbus Helicopters | 1999 | 1500 | German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. |
๐ซ๐ท | H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 | Airbus Helicopters | 1997 | 116 | French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally. |
๐ซ๐ท | H160M Guรฉpard | Airbus Helicopters | 2015 | 1 | French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท | 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. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท | 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. |
๐ฎ๐ณ | HJT-16 Kiran | HAL | 1964 | 190 | Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles. |
๐ฌ๐ง | HS 748 | Hawker Siddeley | 1960 | 380 | British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. |
๐ฎ๐ณ | HTT-40 | HAL | 2016 | 2 | Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Harrier | British Aerospace | 1968 | 380 | British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Hawk | British Aerospace | 1974 | 1000 | British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | Hawker 400 | Beechcraft | 1978 | 951 | American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation. |
๐บ๐ธ | Hawker 800 | Hawker Beechcraft | 1983 | 650 | British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s. |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Hermes 450 | Elbit | 1994 | Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Hermes 900 | Elbit | 2009 | 200 | Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Heron | IAI | 1994 | Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
๐น๐ท | Hรผrkus | TAI | 2013 | 18 | Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions. |
๐ฆ๐ท | IA 58 Pucarรก | FMA | 1974 | 110 | Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s. |
๐ฆ๐ท | IA-63 Pampa | FMA | 1984 | 32 | Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays. |
๐ท๐ด ๐ณ๐ฑ | 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. |
๐ท๐ด | IAR-99 ศoim | Avioane Craiova | 1985 | 28 | Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century. |
๐ท๐บ | Il-112 | Ilyushin | 2019 | 3 | Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-14 Crate | Ilyushin | 1950 | 1348 | Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-18 Coot | Ilyushin | 1957 | 678 | Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally. |
๐ท๐บ | Il-276 SVTS | Ilyushin | 1 | Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. | |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-28 Beagle | Ilyushin | 1948 | 6635 | Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-38 May | Ilyushin | 1961 | 58 | Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-76 Candid | Ilyushin | 1971 | 960 | Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-78 Midas | Ilyushin | 1983 | 53 | Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-80 | Ilyushin | 1987 | 4 | Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios. |
๐จ๐ณ | Il-96 | Ilyushin | 1988 | 30 | Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines. |
๐จ๐ณ | J-10 Vigorous Dragon | Chengdu | 1998 | 602 | Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy. |
๐จ๐ณ | J-11 / J-15 / J-16 | Shenyang | 1998 | 440 | Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft. |
๐ณ๐ฑ | J-20 Kraguj | SOKO | 1962 | 43 | Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s. |
๐จ๐ณ | J-20 Mighty Dragon | Chengdu | 2011 | 210 | China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet |
๐ธ๐ช | J-29 Tunnan | Saab | 1948 | 661 | Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict. |
๐ธ๐ช | J-35 Draken | Saab | 1955 | 651 | Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. |
๐จ๐ณ | J-7 Fishcan | Chengdu | 1966 | 2400 | Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. |
๐จ๐ณ | J-8 Finback | Shenyang | 1969 | 408 | Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. |
๐ธ๐ช | JA 37 Viggen | Saab | 1967 | 329 | Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use. |
๐ธ๐ช | JAS 39 Gripen | Saab | 1988 | 300 | Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. |
๐จ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฐ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | JH-7 Flounder | Xian | 1988 | 270 | Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles. |
๐จ๐ณ | JL-10 | AVIC | 2006 | 20 | Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. |
๐จ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฐ | JL-8 | Hongdu | 1990 | 500 | Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท ๐ฌ๐ง | Jaguar | SEPECAT | 1968 | 573 | British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars. |
๐ฌ๐ง | 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. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Jetstream 41 | British Aerospace | 1991 | 100 | British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | KC-135 Stratotanker | Boeing | 1956 | 803 | American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions. |
๐ง๐ท | KC-390 | Embraer | 2015 | 9 | Brazilian tactical transport aircraft known for its operational efficacy in search and rescue, cargo transportation, and aerial refueling missions. |
๐ฐ๐ท | KF-21 Boramae | KAI | 2022 | South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written. | |
๐ฐ๐ท | KT-1 Woongbi | KAI | 1991 | 178 | South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. |
๐ฐ๐ท | KT-100 | KAI | 2011 | 23 | Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force. |
๐ฐ๐ท | KUH-1 Surion | KAI | 2010 | 170 | South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. |
๐ท๐บ | Ka-226 Hoodlum-C | Kamov | 1997 | 269 | Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | Ka-27 Helix | Kamov | 1973 | 201 | Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐ท๐บ | Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B | Kamov | 1997 | 196 | Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities. |
๐ท๐บ | Ka-60 Kasatka | Kamov | 1998 | 2 | Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Kfir | IAI | 1973 | 220 | Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment. |
๐บ๐ธ | King Air 90 | Beechcraft | 1964 | 3100 | American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. |
๐บ๐ธ | Kodiak | Quest | 2004 | 300 | American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century. |
๐จ๐ฟ | L-159 ALCA | Aero | 1997 | 72 | Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program. |
๐จ๐ฟ | L-29 Delfin | Aero | 1959 | 3665 | Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. |
๐จ๐ฟ | L-39 Albatros | Aero | 1968 | 2900 | Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. |
๐จ๐ฟ | L-410 | Let | 1969 | 1200 | Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. |
๐ท๐ธ | Lasta-95 | UTVA | 1985 | 37 | Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training. |
๐จ๐ฆ | 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. |
๐จ๐ฆ | Learjet 45 | Bombardier | 1995 | 642 | Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Lightning | English Electric | 1954 | 337 | British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. |
๐ฎ๐น | M-345 | Aermacchi | 2016 | 4 | Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes. |
๐ฎ๐น | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | M-4 Bison | Myasichtchev | 1953 | 123 | Soviet strategic bomber, renowned for its Cold War service, extensively deployed for long-range maritime reconnaissance and bombing missions. |
๐ฎ๐น | MB-326K | Aermacchi | 1957 | 800 | Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment. |
๐ฎ๐น | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท | MD-450 Ouragan | Dassault | 1949 | 567 | French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War. |
๐บ๐ธ | MD-500 | Hughes | 1982 | 4700 | American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. |
๐บ๐ธ | MD-900 | MD Helicopters | 1992 | 5 | American civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services. |
๐ธ๐ช | MFI-15 Safari | Saab | 1969 | 462 | Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | MQ-1 Predator | General Atomics | 1994 | 360 | American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. |
๐บ๐ธ | MQ-4 Triton | Northrop Grumman | 2013 | 30 | American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | MQ-9 Reaper | General Atomics | 2001 | 300 | American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. |
๐ซ๐ท | MS 733 Alcyon | Morane-Saulnier | 1949 | 208 | French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs. |
๐บ๐ธ | Metroliner | Fairchild Swearingen | 1969 | 600 | American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. |
๐จ๐ณ | Mi-1 Hare | Mil | 1948 | 2594 | Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century. |
๐จ๐ณ | Mi-14 Haze | Mil | 1967 | 273 | Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles. |
๐จ๐ณ | Mi-17 Hip-H | Mil | 1975 | 12000 | Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | Mi-26 Halo | Mil | 1977 | 316 | Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | Mi-34 Hermit | Mil | 1986 | 27 | Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century. |
๐ท๐บ | Mi-38 | Kazan | 2003 | 13 | Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks. |
๐จ๐ณ | Mi-8 Hip | Mil | 1961 | 17000 | Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. |
๐จ๐ณ | MiG-15 Fagot | Mikoyan-Gurevitch | 1947 | 17310 | Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | MiG-17 Fresco | Mikoyan-Gurevitch | 1950 | 10649 | Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | MiG-19 Farmer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch | 1953 | 2172 | Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars. |
๐จ๐ณ | MiG-21 Fishbed | Mikoyan-Gurevitch | 1955 | 11496 | Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | MiG-25 Foxbat | Mikoyan-Gurevitch | 1964 | 1186 | Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage 2000 | Dassault | 1978 | 601 | French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage 4000 | Dassault | 1979 | 1 | French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage F1 | Dassault | 1966 | 726 | French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage F2 / F3 | Dassault | 1966 | 1 | French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally. |
๐ซ๐ท | 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. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage I / MD-550 Mystรจre Delta | Dassault | 1955 | 1422 | French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage III / 5 / 50 | Dassault | 1956 | 1422 | French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mirage IV | Dassault | 1959 | 66 | French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols. |
๐ซ๐ท | Mystรจre IV | Dassault | 1952 | 411 | French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท ๐ฎ๐น ๐ณ๐ฑ | NH90 | NHIndustries | 1995 | 471 | European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. |
๐ฆ๐บ | Nomad | GAF | 1971 | 172 | Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. |
๐ฏ๐ต | OH-1 Ninja | Kawasaki | 1996 | 38 | Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ท๐บ | Orlan-10 | Special Technology Center | 2011 | 1000 | Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. |
๐ฏ๐ต | P-1 | Kawasaki | 2007 | 60 | Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. |
๐บ๐ธ | P-3 Orion | Lockheed | 1958 | 757 | American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations. |
๐ฎ๐น | P180 Avanti | Piaggio | 1986 | 246 | Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s. |
๐ฎ๐น | P2006T | Tecnam | 2007 | 578 | Italian light twin-engine aircraft, notably used for training and light transport since the late 2000s. |
๐ฎ๐น | P68 | Vulcanair | 1970 | 431 | Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. |
๐ต๐ฐ | P750 | PAC | 2001 | 2 | New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | PA-44 Seminole | Piper | 1976 | 926 | American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century. |
๐จ๐ญ | PC-12 Eagle | Pilatus | 1991 | 2000 | Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles. |
๐จ๐ญ | PC-21 | Pilatus | 2002 | 211 | Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. |
๐จ๐ญ | PC-24 | Pilatus | 2015 | 100 | Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. |
๐จ๐ญ | PC-6 Porter | Pilatus | 1959 | 604 | Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. |
๐จ๐ญ | 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. |
๐จ๐ญ | PC-9 | Pilatus | 1984 | 265 | Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. |
๐ต๐ฑ | PZL-130 Orlik | PZL | 1983 | 59 | Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s. |
๐ง๐ท | Phenom 100 | Embraer | 2007 | 401 | Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services. |
๐ฎ๐ณ | Prachand | HAL | 2010 | 19 | Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | R-4 | Sikorsky | 1942 | 131 | American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations. |
๐บ๐ธ | R22 | Robinson | 1975 | 4600 | American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. |
๐บ๐ธ | R44 Raven | Robinson | 1990 | 6331 | American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. |
๐บ๐ธ | RC-135 Rivet Joint | Boeing | 1972 | 32 | American reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | RQ-11 Raven | AeroVironment | 2000 | 19000 | American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
๐บ๐ธ | RQ-170 Sentinel | Lockheed Martin | 2005 | American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s. | |
๐บ๐ธ | RQ-20 Puma | AeroVironment | 2007 | 1000 | American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. |
๐บ๐ธ | RQ-4 Global Hawk | Northrop Grumman | 1998 | 40 | American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. |
๐บ๐ธ | RQ-7 Shadow | AAI Corporation | 1991 | 500 | American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. |
๐ซ๐ท | Rafale | Dassault | 1986 | 239 | French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability. |
๐ฆ๐น | S-100 Camcopter | Schiebel | 2012 | Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
๐บ๐ธ | S-2 Tracker | Grumman | 1952 | 1284 | American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. |
๐ฎ๐น | S-211 | Aermacchi | 1981 | 60 | Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance. |
๐บ๐ธ | S-3 Viking | Lockheed | 1972 | 188 | American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions. |
๐บ๐ธ | S-76 Spirit | Sikorsky | 1977 | 875 | American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. |
๐บ๐ธ | S-92 Superhawk | Sikorsky | 1998 | 300 | American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. |
๐ฎ๐ณ | S330 / S333 | Schweizer | 1988 | Indian light utility helicopter, manufactured in the early 21st century, engaged in civil, training, and surveillance operations. | |
๐ซ๐ท | SA315 Alouette II | Aรฉrospatiale | 1955 | 1300 | French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. |
๐ซ๐ท | SA316 Alouette III | Sud Aviation | 1959 | 2000 | French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles. |
๐ซ๐ท | SA321 Super Frelon | Aรฉrospatiale | 1962 | 110 | French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. |
๐ซ๐ท | SA330 Puma | Aรฉrospatiale | 1965 | 697 | French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. |
๐ซ๐ท | SA340 Gazelle | Aรฉrospatiale | 1967 | 1775 | French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. |
๐ธ๐ช | 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. |
๐ธ๐ช | SAAB 340 | Saab | 1983 | 459 | Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft, deployed primarily for regional airline service from the 1980s onwards. |
๐ฎ๐น | SF-260 | SIAI-Marchetti | 1964 | 900 | Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service. |
๐บ๐ธ | SH-2 Seasprite | Kaman | 1959 | 184 | American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. |
๐บ๐ธ | SH-3 Sea King | Sikorsky | 1959 | 1300 | American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. |
๐จ๐ณ | SH-5 | Harbin | 1976 | 7 | Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century. |
๐ซ๐ท | SO 4050 Vautour | Sud-Ouest | 1952 | 149 | French bomber of the cold war era, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel. |
๐บ๐ธ | SR-20 | Cirrus | 1995 | 1459 | American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ต๐ฑ | SW-4 Puszczyk | PZL | 1996 | 40 | Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications. |
๐บ๐ธ | ScanEagle | Boeing Insitu | 2000 | 1000 | American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
๐ฎ๐ฑ | Searcher | IAI | Israeli drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s. | ||
๐ฌ๐ง | Skyvan | Short | 1963 | 149 | British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. |
๐ท๐บ | Sokol Altius | OKB Sokol | 2019 | 3 | Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | Su-25 Frogfoot | Sukhoi | 1975 | 1000 | Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. |
๐จ๐ณ | Su-27 Flanker | Sukhoi | 1978 | 680 | Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | Su-30 Flanker-C | Sukhoi | 1989 | 630 | Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide. |
๐จ๐ณ | Su-33 Flanker-D | Sukhoi | 1999 | 22 | Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. |
๐ท๐บ | Su-34 Fullback | Sukhoi | 1990 | 155 | Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles. |
๐ท๐บ | Su-35 Flanker-E | Sukhoi | 1999 | 151 | Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions. |
๐ท๐บ | Su-37 Super Flanker | Sukhoi | 1996 | 1 | Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use. |
๐ท๐บ | Su-47 Berkut | Sukhoi | 1997 | 1 | Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service. |
๐ท๐บ | Su-57 Felon | Sukhoi | 2010 | 21 | Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. |
๐จ๐ณ | Su-7 Fitter | Sukhoi | 1955 | 1847 | Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts. |
๐จ๐ณ | Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot | Sukhoi | 1958 | 1150 | Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR. |
๐ซ๐ท | Super Etendard | Dassault-Brรฉguet | 1974 | 85 | French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts. |
๐บ๐ธ | T-2 Buckeye | North American | 1958 | 529 | American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. |
๐ฏ๐ต | 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. |
๐บ๐ธ | T-34 Mentor | Beechcraft | 1948 | 2300 | American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training. |
๐จ๐ฑ | T-35 Pillan | Enaer | 1981 | 154 | Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | T-37 Tweet | Cessna | 1954 | 1269 | American jet trainer, notable for its Cold War-era inception, extensively used for pilot training and counter-insurgency role. |
๐บ๐ธ | T-38 Talon | Northrop | 1959 | 1189 | American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. |
๐ฏ๐ต | 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. |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ | T-45 Goshawk | McDonnell Douglas/BAe | 1988 | 221 | British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. |
๐ฐ๐ท | T-5 Brave Eagle | KAI | 2020 | 17 | Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes. |
๐ฐ๐ท | T-50 Golden Eagle | KAI | 2002 | 200 | South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. |
๐บ๐ธ | T-6 Texan II | Beechcraft | 1992 | 850 | American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. |
๐ฌ๐ง | T-67 Firefly | Slingsby | 1974 | 250 | British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | T-7 Red Hawk | Boeing-Saab | 2016 | 2 | American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. |
๐ซ๐ท | TB-30 Epsilon | Socata | 1979 | 19 | French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training. |
๐ซ๐ท | TBM | Socata | 1988 | 1000 | French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use. |
๐บ๐ธ | TH-55 Osage | Hughes | 1956 | 2800 | American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. |
๐ต๐ฑ | TS-11 Iskra | PZL | 1960 | 424 | Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles. |
๐ฌ๐ง | Taranis | BAE Systems | 2013 | 1 | British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment. |
๐ฎ๐ณ | Tejas | HAL | 2001 | 50 | Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | Tornado | Panavia | 1974 | 990 | European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-128 Fiddler | Tupolev | 1961 | 198 | Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-134 Crusty | Tupolev | 1963 | 854 | Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-143 Reys | Tupolev | 1970 | 950 | Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-154 Careless | Tupolev | 1968 | 1026 | Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-16 Badger | Tupolev | 1952 | 1509 | Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-160 Blackjack | Tupolev | 1981 | 37 | Soviet strategic bomber, operational during the Cold War era, known for its supersonic speed and nuclear deterrence flights. |
๐ท๐บ | Tu-214 Mogul | Tupolev | 1989 | 89 | Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-22 Blinder | Tupolev | 1958 | 311 | Soviet supersonic bomber, operational during the Cold War, notable for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | Tu-95 Bear | Tupolev | 1952 | 500 | Soviet strategic bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed for long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ช๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | Typhoon | Eurofighter | 1994 | 589 | European multirole fighter, renowned for service in multinational military operations since late 20th century, noted for superior air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities. |
๐บ๐ธ | U-2 Dragon Lady | Lockheed | 1955 | 104 | American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide. |
๐บ๐ธ | UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" | Bell | 1956 | 16000 | American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ฏ๐ต | US-2 | ShinMaywa | 2003 | 8 | Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. |
๐บ๐ธ | V-22 Osprey | Bell/Boeing | 1989 | 400 | American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks. |
๐บ๐ธ | VC-25 "Air Force One" | Boeing | 1989 | 2 | American presidential transport aircraft, deployed since the mid-1980s, known for brass-bound luxury and sophisticated communications. |
๐บ๐ธ | 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. |
๐ต๐ฑ | W-3 Sokol | PZL | 1979 | 149 | Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. |
๐ฌ๐ง | WG-13 Lynx | Westland | 1971 | 450 | British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. |
๐จ๐ณ | Wing Loong II | CAIG / CASC | 2017 | 100 | Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐บ๐ธ | X-31 EFM Vector | Rockwell/MBB | 1990 | 2 | German-American experimental jet aircraft, known for pioneering in thrust vectoring technology, principally tested during the 1990s. |
๐จ๐ณ | Y-12 | Harbin | 1982 | 71 | Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. |
๐จ๐ณ | Y-20 | Xian | 2013 | 58 | Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. |
๐บ๐ธ | YF-23 Black Widow II | Northrop McDonnell Douglas | 1990 | 2 | American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. |
๐ฏ๐ต | YS-11 | NAMC | 1962 | 182 | Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries. |
๐ฆ๐ช | Yabhon United 40 | ADASI | 2012 | Emirati medium-altitude long-endurance drone, known for service in Libyan Civil War and ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2011. | |
๐จ๐ณ | Yak-11 Moose | Yakovlev | 1945 | 4566 | Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity. |
๐ท๐บ | Yak-130 Mitten | Yakovlev | 1996 | 186 | Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities. |
๐จ๐ณ | Yak-141 Freestyle | Yakovlev | 1987 | 4 | Soviet supersonic VTOL fighter, developed during late Cold War conditions, unused militarily despite ambitious testing regimen. |
๐จ๐ณ | Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar | Yakovlev | 1958 | 1180 | Soviet supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities. |
๐จ๐ณ | 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. |
๐จ๐ณ | Yak-38 Forger | Yakovlev | 1970 | 231 | Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers. |
๐ท๐บ | Yak-52 | Yakovlev | 1976 | 14 | Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century. |
๐จ๐ฟ | Z 42 | Zlin | 1967 | 57 | Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide. |
๐จ๐ฟ | Z 43 | Zlin | 1968 | 80 | Czech training aircraft, primarily used for general aviation and flight training since the late 20th century. |
๐จ๐ณ | Z-10 | Changhe | 2003 | 109 | Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army. |
๐จ๐ณ | Z-11 | Changhe | 1994 | 46 | Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage. |
๐จ๐ณ | Z-18 | Changhe | 2010 | 133 | Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. |
๐จ๐ณ | Z-9 Haitun | Harbin | 1981 | 200 | Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. |