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.

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

Country Model Manufacturer Year Produced Description
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 480 Enstrom 1989 142 American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ 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.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AT-500 Air Tractor 1986 470 Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AW169 AgustaWestland 2012 130 Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Alarus CH2000 AMD 1995 13 Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ansat Kazan 1999 50 Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Bulldog Scottish Aviation 1969 328 Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CL-41 Tutor Canadair 1960 212 Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Cabri G2 Guimbal 2005 300 French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น DA42 Twin Star Diamond 2002 600 Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท EMB 312 Tucano Embraer 1980 624 Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iranโ€“Iraq war.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ F-28 Enstrom 1960 32 American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช G-120 Grob 1999 215 German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ G-2 Galeb SOKO 1961 248 Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream 2003 600 American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ HJT-16 Kiran HAL 1964 190 Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ HTT-40 HAL 2016 2 Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Hawk British Aerospace 1974 1000 British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hawker 400 Beechcraft 1978 951 American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Hรผrkus TAI 2013 18 Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท IA-63 Pampa FMA 1984 32 Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด IAR-99 ศ˜oim Avioane Craiova 1985 28 Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ JL-10 AVIC 2006 20 Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-159 ALCA Aero 1997 72 Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-29 Delfin Aero 1959 3665 Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ L-39 Albatros Aero 1968 2900 Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Lasta-95 UTVA 1985 37 Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น M-345 Aermacchi 2016 4 Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น MB-326K Aermacchi 1957 800 Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช MFI-15 Safari Saab 1969 462 Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mi-34 Hermit Mil 1986 27 Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น P180 Avanti Piaggio 1986 246 Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ PA-44 Seminole Piper 1976 926 American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-21 Pilatus 2002 211 Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-24 Pilatus 2015 100 Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ PC-9 Pilatus 1984 265 Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ PZL-130 Orlik PZL 1983 59 Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ R22 Robinson 1975 4600 American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ R44 Raven Robinson 1990 6331 American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น S-211 Aermacchi 1981 60 Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ S330 / S333 Schweizer 1988 Indian light utility helicopter, manufactured in the early 21st century, engaged in civil, training, and surveillance operations.
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น SF-260 SIAI-Marchetti 1964 900 Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ SW-4 Puszczyk PZL 1996 40 Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-34 Mentor Beechcraft 1948 2300 American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ T-35 Pillan Enaer 1981 154 Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-38 Talon Northrop 1959 1189 American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท T-5 Brave Eagle KAI 2020 17 Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes.
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท T-50 Golden Eagle KAI 2002 200 South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง T-67 Firefly Slingsby 1974 250 British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ T-7 Red Hawk Boeing-Saab 2016 2 American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ TS-11 Iskra PZL 1960 424 Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tu-134 Crusty Tupolev 1963 854 Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations.
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต YS-11 NAMC 1962 182 Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Yak-11 Moose Yakovlev 1945 4566 Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Yak-130 Mitten Yakovlev 1996 186 Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Yak-52 Yakovlev 1976 14 Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Z 42 Zlin 1967 57 Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Z 43 Zlin 1968 80 Czech training aircraft, primarily used for general aviation and flight training since the late 20th century.