Military Aircraft

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Catalog of 450+ military aircrafts designed across the globe since 1945. This comprehensive list provides in-depth information on each aircraft’s technical specifications, including performance metrics like speed, range, and payload capacity. We also outline the armament options available for each aircraft, ranging from conventional munitions to advanced guided missile systems. We include a list of both current and past operators, offering insights into the aircraft’s deployment in various military campaigns and missions.

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Country	Model		Manufacturer	Produced	Description
🇦🇷	IA 58 Pucará		FMA	110	Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s.
🇦🇷	IA-63 Pampa		FMA	32	Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
🇦🇺	GA8 Airvan		GippsAero	250	Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
🇦🇺	Nomad		GAF	172	Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
🇦🇹	DA42 Twin Star		Diamond	600	Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004.
🇦🇹	DA62		Diamond	120	Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
🇦🇹	S-100 Camcopter		Schiebel	—	Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
🇧🇷 🇮🇹	AMX		Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer	200	Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
🇧🇷	C-390 Millennium		Embraer	11	Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling.
🇧🇷	EMB 110		Embraer	503	Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
🇧🇷	EMB 120 Brasilia		Embraer	357	Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
🇧🇷	EMB 312 Tucano		Embraer	624	Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
🇧🇷	ERJ 135		Embraer	1231	Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
🇧🇷	Phenom 100		Embraer	401	Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services.
🇨🇦	Alarus CH2000		AMD	150	Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
🇨🇦	BD-700 Global Express		Bombardier	816	Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
🇨🇦	CF-100 Canuck		Avro	692	Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments.
🇨🇦	CF-105 Arrow		Avro	5	Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
🇨🇦	CL-41 Tutor		Canadair	212	Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
🇨🇦	CL-415 Super Scooper		Viking Air	95	Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
🇨🇦	CL-600 Challenger		Bombardier	1066	Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
🇨🇦	DHC-2 Beaver		De Havilland Canada	1657	Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations.
🇨🇦	DHC-3 Otter		De Havilland Canada	466	Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century.
🇨🇦	DHC-5 Buffalo		De Havilland Canada	122	Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
🇨🇦	DHC-6 Twin Otter		De Havilland Canada	985	Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
🇨🇦	DHC-7 Dash 7		De Havilland Canada	113	Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains.
🇨🇦	DHC-8 Dash 8		De Havilland Canada	1258	Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century.
🇨🇦	Learjet 35		Bombardier	738	Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s.
🇨🇦	Learjet 45		Bombardier	642	Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.
🇨🇱	T-35 Pillan		Enaer	154	Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
🇨🇳	CH-4 Rainbow		CASC	—	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions.
🇨🇳	CH-5 Rainbow		CASC	—	Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
🇨🇳	J-10 Vigorous Dragon		Chengdu	602	Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy.
🇨🇳	J-11 Responsive Dragon		Shenyang	442	Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
🇨🇳	J-15 Flying Shark		Shenyang	76	Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force.
🇨🇳	J-16 Qianlong		Shenyang	365	Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015.
🇨🇳	J-20 Mighty Dragon		Chengdu	300	China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet
🇨🇳	J-7 Fishcan		Chengdu	2400	Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.
🇨🇳	J-8 Finback		Shenyang	408	Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JF-17 Thunder		CAC / PAC	144	Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
🇨🇳	JH-7 Flounder		Xian	270	Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles.
🇨🇳	JL-10		AVIC	20	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳 🇵🇰	JL-8		Hongdu	500	Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.
🇨🇳	JL-9		Guizhou	13	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳	Q-5 / A-5 Fantan		Nanchang	1300	Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
🇨🇳	SH-5		Harbin	7	Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	Wing Loong II		CAIG / CASC	100	Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
🇨🇳	Y-12		Harbin	71	Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
🇨🇳	Y-20		Xian	58	Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
🇨🇳	Z-10		Changhe	109	Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.

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