Military Aircrafts

Catalog of 78 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.

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Country	Model	Manufacturer	Year	Produced	Description
🇺🇸	480	Enstrom	1989	142	American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
🇹🇼	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.
🇺🇸	AT-500	Air Tractor	1986	470	Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.
🇬🇧 🇮🇹	AW169	AgustaWestland	2012	130	Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s.
🇨🇦	Alarus CH2000	AMD	1995	13	Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
🇷🇺	Ansat	Kazan	1999	50	Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
🇺🇸	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.
🇬🇧	Bulldog	Scottish Aviation	1969	328	Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
🇪🇸	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.
🇨🇦	CL-41 Tutor	Canadair	1960	212	Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
🇫🇷	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.
🇫🇷	Cabri G2	Guimbal	2005	300	French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally.
🇦🇹	DA42 Twin Star	Diamond	2002	600	Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004.
🇨🇦	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.
🇨🇦	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.
🇧🇷	EMB 312 Tucano	Embraer	1980	624	Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
🇺🇸	F-28	Enstrom	1960	32	American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
🇩🇪	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.
🇩🇪	G-120	Grob	1999	215	German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
🇳🇱	G-2 Galeb	SOKO	1961	248	Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
🇺🇸	Gulfstream G550	Gulfstream	2003	600	American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance.
🇮🇳	HJT-16 Kiran	HAL	1964	190	Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
🇮🇳	HTT-40	HAL	2016	2	Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
🇬🇧	Hawk	British Aerospace	1974	1000	British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
🇺🇸	Hawker 400	Beechcraft	1978	951	American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
🇹🇷	Hürkus	TAI	2013	18	Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
🇦🇷	IA-63 Pampa	FMA	1984	32	Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
🇷🇴	IAR-99 Șoim	Avioane Craiova	1985	28	Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
🇨🇳	JL-10	AVIC	2006	20	Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
🇨🇳	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.
🇰🇷	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.
🇰🇷	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.
🇨🇿	L-159 ALCA	Aero	1997	72	Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
🇨🇿	L-29 Delfin	Aero	1959	3665	Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
🇨🇿	L-39 Albatros	Aero	1968	2900	Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
🇷🇸	Lasta-95	UTVA	1985	37	Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
🇮🇹	M-345	Aermacchi	2016	4	Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes.
🇮🇹	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.
🇮🇹	MB-326K	Aermacchi	1957	800	Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
🇮🇹	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.
🇸🇪	MFI-15 Safari	Saab	1969	462	Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
🇫🇷	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.
🇨🇳	Mi-34 Hermit	Mil	1986	27	Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
🇮🇹	P180 Avanti	Piaggio	1986	246	Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
🇺🇸	PA-44 Seminole	Piper	1976	926	American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
🇨🇭	PC-21	Pilatus	2002	211	Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
🇨🇭	PC-24	Pilatus	2015	100	Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services.
🇨🇭	PC-9	Pilatus	1984	265	Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
🇵🇱	PZL-130 Orlik	PZL	1983	59	Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
🇺🇸	R22	Robinson	1975	4600	American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
🇺🇸	R44 Raven	Robinson	1990	6331	American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
🇮🇹	S-211	Aermacchi	1981	60	Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
🇮🇳	S330 / S333	Schweizer	1988	—	Indian light utility helicopter, manufactured in the early 21st century, engaged in civil, training, and surveillance operations.
🇸🇪	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.
🇮🇹	SF-260	SIAI-Marchetti	1964	900	Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service.
🇵🇱	SW-4 Puszczyk	PZL	1996	40	Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications.
🇺🇸	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.
🇯🇵	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.
🇺🇸	T-34 Mentor	Beechcraft	1948	2300	American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
🇨🇱	T-35 Pillan	Enaer	1981	154	Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
🇺🇸	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.
🇺🇸	T-38 Talon	Northrop	1959	1189	American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions.
🇯🇵	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.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸	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.
🇰🇷	T-5 Brave Eagle	KAI	2020	17	Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes.
🇰🇷	T-50 Golden Eagle	KAI	2002	200	South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
🇺🇸	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.
🇬🇧	T-67 Firefly	Slingsby	1974	250	British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
🇺🇸	T-7 Red Hawk	Boeing-Saab	2016	2	American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history.
🇫🇷	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.
🇵🇱	TS-11 Iskra	PZL	1960	424	Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
🇨🇳	Tu-134 Crusty	Tupolev	1963	854	Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations.
🇯🇵	YS-11	NAMC	1962	182	Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
🇨🇳	Yak-11 Moose	Yakovlev	1945	4566	Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
🇷🇺	Yak-130 Mitten	Yakovlev	1996	186	Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
🇷🇺	Yak-52	Yakovlev	1976	14	Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
🇨🇿	Z 42	Zlin	1967	57	Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
🇨🇿	Z 43	Zlin	1968	80	Czech training aircraft, primarily used for general aviation and flight training since the late 20th century.

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