This file lists aircraft in service around the world in military applications. Older aircraft are often still in second-line service, or in use with smaller country forces for many years beyond their service life. Many older types are in reserve use or storage, and cannot be fully listed here.

Not all catagories of information apply; cargo and transport aircraft may or may not be able to drop parachutists, for example.

Maximum load for transport-type aircraft indicates the total weight of passengers and cargo (fuel for tankers). For attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft, it indicates armament load over the ammunition for machine guns and cannons carried internally. External gun pods or fuel cells would count against the weight limit for all aircraft.

CMBT Radius (Combat radius) gives an approximate distance the aircraft can fly under its normal combat load, speeds, and flight profile. This range can be extended or shortened by changing the load, fuel carried, and flight characteristics (flying higher or faster), so it is useful for general planning only.

MAX RADIUS (Maximum radius with maximum fuel) is half the range of the aircraft with mimimal load and maximum internal and external fuel. This does not include the additional range possible with in-flight refueling.

HARDPOINTS are those places on the fuselage and/or wings where armament can be fitted. Some hardpoints may not be able to fit certain weapons, and some weapons cannot be caried in combinations with others, even if the weight is below the maximum allowed.

MAX TROOPS/MAX PARAS indicate the maximum number of combat troops and paratroops carried by the aircraft (with individual equipment). Some aircraft may be capable of delivering paratroops (i.e., C-5B) even though they normally do not fill this role. Some transports can carry larger numbers of troops, but only by leaving some or all of their equipment in the aircraft hold or on other aircraft. Some may be able to rearrange their internal layout to serve as hospitals, cargo planes, and other roles, and this changes the lift ability of the plane. The crew is never counted in these totals.

MAX SPEED is the approximate maximum speed of the aircraft without external armaments and internal loads. Air conditions, altitude, and other factors great affect speed in jet aircraft. Some aircraft were rated only in Mach numbers (Mach 1 equals the speed of sound, Mach 2 twice the speed of sound, etc.); these speeds are listed as "MX", where X equals the Mach number.

Adapted From: Devil Brigade DataBase CPT W. Scott Phillips
[S-2, 1st (Devil) Brigade] 01 November 1994
Last Updated on 8/31/1999 By John Pike

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