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.

Category: All aircrafts • Combat aircrafts • Bombers • Helicopters • Training aircrafts • Transport aircrafts • Drones • Other aircrafts

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.