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Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft from Origin to Present Day


Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft from Origin to Present Day

The Indian Air Force has been steadily stockpiling a large collection of aircraft since its independence from Britain in 1947.

There are a total of (101) Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft from Origin to Present Day in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below by initial year of service descending. Flag images indicative of country of origin. Developmental products and future concepts are also included in this listing.




2025
Thumbnail picture of the HAL AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft)

HAL AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft)
5th Generation Fighter Concept


2022
Thumbnail picture of the HAL Sukhoi PMF/FGFA

HAL Sukhoi PMF/FGFA
Multirole 5th Generation Fighter Concept


2020
Thumbnail picture of the DRDO AURA

DRDO AURA
Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV)


2018
Thumbnail picture of the DRDO Rustom (Warrior)

DRDO Rustom (Warrior)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)


2018
Thumbnail picture of the Ilyushin IL-214 MTA (Multirole Transport Aircraft)

Ilyushin IL-214 MTA (Multirole Transport Aircraft)
Medium-Lift Tactical Military Transport / Freighter


2018
Thumbnail picture of the HAL HTT-40

HAL HTT-40
Tandem-Seat Basic Trainer Aircraft


2018
Thumbnail picture of the Embraer E2 (E-Jet)

Embraer E2 (E-Jet)
Narrow-Body Passenger Airliner


2016
Thumbnail picture of the HAL LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)

HAL LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)
Light Attack Helicopter


2016
Thumbnail picture of the HAL Tejas LCA (Light Combat Aircraft)

HAL Tejas LCA (Light Combat Aircraft)
Multirole Fighter Aircraft


2015
Thumbnail picture of the HAL HJT-36 Sitara (Star)

HAL HJT-36 Sitara (Star)
Intermediate Jet Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft


2014
Thumbnail picture of the Airbus A350

Airbus A350
Wide-Body Long-Range Airliner


2013
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing P-8 Poseidon

Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Multi-mission Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft


2012
Thumbnail picture of the DRDO Nishant

DRDO Nishant
Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle


2011
Thumbnail picture of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100)

Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100)
Regional Passenger Jet Airliner


2011
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing 787 (Dreamliner)

Boeing 787 (Dreamliner)
Wide-Body Passenger Airliner


2009
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan MiG-29K (Fulcrum-D)

Mikoyan MiG-29K (Fulcrum-D)
Carrier-Based Multi-Role Fighter


2008
Thumbnail picture of the Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk (Tarantula Hawk)

Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk (Tarantula Hawk)
VTOL Micro Air Vehicle


2007
Thumbnail picture of the ShinMaywa US-2

ShinMaywa US-2
Amphibious Flying Boat


2007
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan MiG-35 (Fulcrum-F)

Mikoyan MiG-35 (Fulcrum-F)
Multi-role Aircraft


2005
Thumbnail picture of the IAI Heron / Machatz-1

IAI Heron / Machatz-1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)


2002
Thumbnail picture of the HAL Dhruv (Polaris)

HAL Dhruv (Polaris)
Multirole Medium-Lift Transport Helicopter


2002
Thumbnail picture of the Kamov Ka-226 Sergei

Kamov Ka-226 Sergei
Light Utility Helicopter


2001
Thumbnail picture of the Dassault Rafale

Dassault Rafale
Multi-role Fighter


2000
Thumbnail picture of the AgustaWestland AW101/ EH Industries EH101 Merlin

AgustaWestland AW101/ EH Industries EH101 Merlin
Medium Lift / Multirole Helicopter


1996
Thumbnail picture of the Sukhoi Su-30 (Flanker-C)

Sukhoi Su-30 (Flanker-C)
Air Superiority / Strike Fighter


1995
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Tactical / Strategic Military Transport Aircraft


1995
Thumbnail picture of the Kamov Ka-31 (Helix)

Kamov Ka-31 (Helix)
Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Naval Helicopter


1995
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing 777 (Triple Seven)

Boeing 777 (Triple Seven)
Wide-Body Passenger / Cargo Jet Airliner


1994
Thumbnail picture of the Airbus A330

Airbus A330
Wide Body Passenger Jet Airliner


1992
Thumbnail picture of the IAI Searcher

IAI Searcher
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)


1988
Thumbnail picture of the Airbus A320

Airbus A320
Passenger Narrow-Body Jet Airliner


1986
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing / Hughes AH-64 Apache

Boeing / Hughes AH-64 Apache
Attack Helicopter


1984
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum)

Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum)
Lightweight Multi-Role Fighter


1983
Thumbnail picture of the Gulfstream II / III / C-20 / SRA-1

Gulfstream II / III / C-20 / SRA-1
VIP Transport / Reconnaissance Platform


1983
Thumbnail picture of the Mil Mi-26 (Halo)

Mil Mi-26 (Halo)
Heavy-Lift Transport Helicopter


1982
Thumbnail picture of the Dornier Do 228

Dornier Do 228
Utility Transport / Maritime Patrol Aircraft


1982
Thumbnail picture of the Kamov Ka-27 (Helix)

Kamov Ka-27 (Helix)
Anti-Ship / Multi-role Naval Helicopter


1981
Thumbnail picture of the Mil Mi-17 (Hip-H)

Mil Mi-17 (Hip-H)
Medium-Lift Transport Helicopter / Gunship


1979
Thumbnail picture of the Dassault Mirage 2000

Dassault Mirage 2000
Multi-role Aircraft


1978
Thumbnail picture of the BAe Sea Harrier

BAe Sea Harrier
Carrierborne V/STOL (Vertical Short Take-Off and Landing) Strike Fighter


1976
Thumbnail picture of the Antonov An-32 (Cline)

Antonov An-32 (Cline)
Tactical Military Transport


1976
Thumbnail picture of the BAe Hawk

BAe Hawk
Advanced Trainer / Light Strike


1975
Thumbnail picture of the Ilyushin IL-76 (Candid)

Ilyushin IL-76 (Candid)
Strategic Transport / Tanker Aircraft


1975
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan MiG-27 (Flogger)

Mikoyan MiG-27 (Flogger)
Ground Attack Aircraft


1973
Thumbnail picture of the Mil Mi-24 (Hind)

Mil Mi-24 (Hind)
Armed Assault Gunship / Attack Helicopter


1973
Thumbnail picture of the SEPECAT Jaguar

SEPECAT Jaguar
Strike Fighter


1972
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (Foxbat)

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (Foxbat)
Supersonic Interceptor / Reconnaissance Bomber Aircraft


1972
Thumbnail picture of the Tupolev Tu-142 (Bear)

Tupolev Tu-142 (Bear)
Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Bomber


1972
Thumbnail picture of the Tupolev Tu-22M (Backfire)

Tupolev Tu-22M (Backfire)
Strategic Bomber / Maritime Strike Fighter


1970
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing 747 (Jumbo Jet)

Boeing 747 (Jumbo Jet)
Long-Range Passenger / Heavy Cargo Transport


1970
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 (Flogger)

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 (Flogger)
Fighter-Interceptor Aircraft


1968
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing 737

Boeing 737
Short-to-Medium Range Passenger Transport


1968
Thumbnail picture of the Ilyushin IL-38 (May)

Ilyushin IL-38 (May)
Anti-Submarine Maritime Patrol Aircraft


1968
Thumbnail picture of the HAL HJT-16 Kiran (Ray of Light)

HAL HJT-16 Kiran (Ray of Light)
Intermediate-Advanced Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft


1967
Thumbnail picture of the HAL HF-24 Marut (Spirit of the Tempest)

HAL HF-24 Marut (Spirit of the Tempest)
Supersonic Fighter-Bomber Aircraft


1967
Thumbnail picture of the Mil Mi-8 (Hip)

Mil Mi-8 (Hip)
Multirole Medium Helicopter


1966
Thumbnail picture of the Kamov Ka-25 (Hormone)

Kamov Ka-25 (Hormone)
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter


1965
Thumbnail picture of the Tupolev Tu-126 (Moss)

Tupolev Tu-126 (Moss)
Airborne Early Warning Aircraft


1965
Thumbnail picture of the Mil Mi-2 (Hoplite)

Mil Mi-2 (Hoplite)
Light Utility / Training Helicopter


1964
Thumbnail picture of the PZL TS-11 Iskra

PZL TS-11 Iskra
Twin-Seat Jet Trainer Aircraft


1964
Thumbnail picture of the Beechcraft King Air

Beechcraft King Air
Multirole Transport


1962
Thumbnail picture of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook

Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Medium-Lift, Tandem Rotor Transport Helicopter


1961
Thumbnail picture of the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King

Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
Ship-based Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter


1961
Thumbnail picture of the Hughes TH-55 Osage

Hughes TH-55 Osage
Light Utility Helicopter


1960
Thumbnail picture of the Aerospatiale Alouette III

Aerospatiale Alouette III
Light Utility Helicopter / Light Attack Helicopter


1959
Thumbnail picture of the Antonov An-12 (Cub)

Antonov An-12 (Cub)
Military Transport


1959
Thumbnail picture of the Breguet Br.1050 Alize (Tradewind)

Breguet Br.1050 Alize (Tradewind)
Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft


1959
Thumbnail picture of the Folland / Hawker-Siddeley Gnat

Folland / Hawker-Siddeley Gnat
Fighter / Trainer Aircraft


1959
Thumbnail picture of the de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou

de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou
Tactical Transport Aircraft


1959
Thumbnail picture of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Fishbed)

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Fishbed)
Fighter Aircraft


1959
Thumbnail picture of the Sukhoi Su-7 (Fitter-A)

Sukhoi Su-7 (Fitter-A)
Fighter-Bomber / Ground Attack


1957
Thumbnail picture of the Aerospatiale Alouette II

Aerospatiale Alouette II
Light Utility Helicopter


1956
Thumbnail picture of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Tactical Transport / Multi-role / Multi-Mission Aircraft


1956
Thumbnail picture of the Hawker Hunter

Hawker Hunter
Daytime Interceptor / Strike Fighter


1955
Thumbnail picture of the Dassault Mystere / Super Mystere

Dassault Mystere / Super Mystere
Strike Fighter


1953
Thumbnail picture of the Hawker (Armstrong Whitworth) Sea Hawk

Hawker (Armstrong Whitworth) Sea Hawk
Carrier-borne Fighter Aircraft


1953
Thumbnail picture of the Mil Mi-4 (Hound)

Mil Mi-4 (Hound)
Military and Civilian Transport Helicopter


1953
Thumbnail picture of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Floatplane Aircraft


1952
Thumbnail picture of the Dassault MD.450 Ouragan (Hurricane)

Dassault MD.450 Ouragan (Hurricane)
Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft


1951
Thumbnail picture of the English Electric Canberra

English Electric Canberra
High-Altitude Medium Bomber / Reconnaissance Aircraft


1947
Thumbnail picture of the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Paratroop and Supplies Transport / Gunship Aircraft


1947
Thumbnail picture of the Bell H-13 Sioux

Bell H-13 Sioux
Light Utility / Observation Helicopter


1946
Thumbnail picture of the Bell Model 47

Bell Model 47
Light Multi-Purpose Utility Helicopter


1946
Thumbnail picture of the de Havilland DH.100 Vampire

de Havilland DH.100 Vampire
Jet-Powered Fighter / Fighter-Bomber


1944
Thumbnail picture of the Hawker Tempest

Hawker Tempest
Fighter-Bomber / Interceptor Aircraft


1942
Thumbnail picture of the Airspeed Horsa

Airspeed Horsa
Towed Glider Transport


1942
Thumbnail picture of the Douglas C-47 (Skytrain / Dakota)

Douglas C-47 (Skytrain / Dakota)
Medium Transport Aircraft


1942
Thumbnail picture of the Stinson L-5 Sentinel

Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Light Reconnaissance / Observation / Liaison Aircraft


1941
Thumbnail picture of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Heavy Bomber


1941
Thumbnail picture of the Vultee A-35 Vengeance

Vultee A-35 Vengeance
Dive Bomber


1940
Thumbnail picture of the Handley Page Halifax

Handley Page Halifax
Heavy Bomber / Night Bomber Aircraft


1939
Thumbnail picture of the Boulton Paul Defiant

Boulton Paul Defiant
Night-fighter / Interceptor Aircraft


1938
Thumbnail picture of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk (Hawk 75 / Mohawk)

Curtiss P-36 Hawk (Hawk 75 / Mohawk)
Fighter


1938
Thumbnail picture of the Supermarine Spitfire

Supermarine Spitfire
Fighter / Fighter-Bomber / Reconnaissance Aircraft


1938
Thumbnail picture of the Westland Lysander

Westland Lysander
Liaison / Army Cooperation Aircraft


1937
Thumbnail picture of the Hawker Hurricane

Hawker Hurricane
Fighter / Ground Attack Aircraft


1937
Thumbnail picture of the Airspeed Oxford

Airspeed Oxford
Gunnery / Bomber / Navigation / Radio Crew Trainer


1936
Thumbnail picture of the North American T-6 Texan

North American T-6 Texan
Advanced Trainer Aircraft


1932
Thumbnail picture of the de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth

de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth
Basic Trainer Biplane


1917
Thumbnail picture of the Airco DH.9

Airco DH.9
Light Bomber Biplane Aircraft


1913
Thumbnail picture of the Avro 504

Avro 504

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