List of aircraft by date and usage category explained

This is a list of aircraft by date and usage. The date shown is the introduction of the first model of a line but not the current model. For instance, while "the most popular" aircraft, such as Boeing 737 and 747 were introduced in 1960x, their recent models were revealed in the 21st century.^[1]

Civil aircraft

See main article: List of civil aircraft.

Civil air transport

See main article: List of regional airliners.

Civil – general aviation

See main article: List of current production certified light aircraft.

Military aircraft

Fighters

See main article: List of fighter aircraft.

Bombers

See main article: List of bomber aircraft.

Reconnaissance, electronic warfare and Airborne Early Warning

See main article: List of maritime patrol aircraft.

See main article: List of airborne early warning aircraft.

See main article: List of electronic-warfare aircraft.

Carrier-based aircraft

See main article: List of carrier-based aircraft.

Air support/attack aircraft

See main article: List of attack aircraft.

Transport

Helicopters and Autogyros

See main article: List of rotorcraft.

Racing aircraft

See main article: List of racing aircraft.

Experimental aircraft

See main article: List of experimental aircraft.

Seaplanes and Amphibians

See main article: List of flying boats and floatplanes.

Notes and References

1. Kulisch . Eric . The Last 747, Queen of the Skies . FLYING Magazine . 10 February 2024 . 17 November 2023.