Military Aircrafts
Catalog of 15 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.
You can also compare aircrafts with our Aircrafts Comparison Tool.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Year | Produced | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | B-1A | Rockwell | 1974 | 104 |
American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version. |
| 🇺🇸 | 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. |
| 🇺🇸 | B-2 Spirit | Northrop | 1989 | 21 |
American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. |
| 🇺🇸 | 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. |
| 🇺🇸 | B-47 Stratojet | Boeing | 1947 | 2042 |
American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles. |
| 🇺🇸 | 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. |
| 🇺🇸 | B-58 Hustler | Convair | 1956 | 116 |
American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command. |
| 🇺🇸 | F-117 Nighthawk | Lockheed | 1981 | 64 |
American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force. |
| 🇨🇳 | Il-28 Beagle | Ilyushin | 1948 | 6635 |
Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa. |
| 🇨🇳 | 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. |
| 🇨🇳 | 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. |
| 🇨🇳 | Tu-160 Blackjack | Tupolev | 1981 | 37 |
Soviet strategic bomber, operational during the Cold War era, known for its supersonic speed and nuclear deterrence flights. |
| 🇨🇳 | Tu-22 Blinder | Tupolev | 1958 | 311 |
Soviet supersonic bomber, operational during the Cold War, notable for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions. |
| 🇨🇳 | 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. |
| 🇨🇳 | 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. |