Defense Systems Guide

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Detailed, regularly updated profiles of the military platforms, weapons and defense systems shaping modern warfare — specifications, variants, operators and analysis in one place.

All 100 systems

Military Aircraft

29 systems

Fighter Jets20

F-35A Lightning IIFighter AircraftF-35A Lightning IIUnited StatesMach 1.6 Max Speed2,200+ km RangeKAANFighter AircraftKAANTürkiyeMach 1.8 Max Speed5th Gen GenerationRafaleFighter AircraftRafaleFranceMach 1.8 Max Speed1,850+ km Combat RadiusF-16 Fighting FalconFighter AircraftF-16 Fighting FalconUnited StatesMach 2.0 Max Speed550 km Combat RadiusF-22 RaptorFighter AircraftF-22 RaptorUnited StatesMach 2.25 Max Speed850 km Combat RadiusF-15EX Eagle IIFighter AircraftF-15EX Eagle IIUnited StatesMach 2.5 Max Speed1,270 km Combat RadiusF/A-18E/F Super HornetFighter AircraftF/A-18E/F Super HornetUnited StatesMach 1.8 Max Speed722 km Combat RadiusEurofighter TyphoonFighter AircraftEurofighter TyphoonEuropean UnionMach 2.0 Max Speed1,389 km Combat RadiusSu-57 FelonFighter AircraftSu-57 FelonRussiaMach 2.0 Max Speed3,500 km RangeSu-35 Flanker-EFighter AircraftSu-35 Flanker-ERussiaMach 2.25 Max Speed3,600 km RangeJ-20 Mighty DragonFighter AircraftJ-20 Mighty DragonChinaMach 2.0 Max Speed2,000 km Combat RadiusJ-10C Vigorous DragonFighter AircraftJ-10C Vigorous DragonChinaMach 1.8 Max Speed550 km Combat RadiusJF-17 ThunderFighter AircraftJF-17 ThunderPakistanMach 1.6 Max Speed1,350 km Combat RadiusKF-21 BoramaeFighter AircraftKF-21 BoramaeSouth KoreaMach 1.81 Max Speed2,900 km RangeSaab JAS 39 Gripen EFighter AircraftSaab JAS 39 Gripen ESwedenMach 2.0 Max Speed1,500 km Combat RadiusSu-30MKIFighter AircraftSu-30MKIRussia2,120 km/h Max Speed3,000 km RangeMiG-29 FulcrumFighter AircraftMiG-29 FulcrumRussia2,400 km/h Max Speed2,100 km Ferry RangeMiG-31 FoxhoundFighter AircraftMiG-31 FoxhoundRussia3,000 km/h Max Speed3,000 km RangeDassault Mirage 2000Fighter AircraftDassault Mirage 2000France2,336 km/h Max Speed3,335 km Ferry RangeHAL TejasFighter AircraftHAL TejasIndia1,975 km/h Max Speed3,000 km Ferry Range

Attack Aircraft1

A-10 Thunderbolt IIAttack AircraftA-10 Thunderbolt IIUnited States706 km/h Max Speed460 km Combat Radius

Bombers4

B-21 RaiderStealth BomberB-21 RaiderUnited States6th Generation Generation2 CrewTu-160Stealth BomberTu-160Russia2,220 km/h Max Speed12,300 km RangeB-2 SpiritStealth BomberB-2 SpiritUnited StatesMach 0.95 Max Speed11,100 km RangeB-52 StratofortressStealth BomberB-52 StratofortressUnited States1,047 km/h Max Speed14,100 km Range

Trainer & Light Attack Aircraft2

HÜRJETJet Trainer / Light AttackHÜRJETTürkiyeMach 1.4 Max Speed13,700 m Service CeilingTUSAŞ HÜRKUŞJet Trainer / Light AttackTUSAŞ HÜRKUŞTürkiye574 km/h Max Speed1,478 km Range

Transport Aircraft2

C-130J Super HerculesTransport AircraftC-130J Super HerculesUnited States671 km/h Max Speed3,300 km RangeAirbus A400M AtlasTransport AircraftAirbus A400M AtlasEuropean UnionMach 0.72 Max Speed3,300 km Range

Drones & Unmanned Systems

14 systems

UAVs & UCAVs8

MQ-9 ReaperUAV / UCAVMQ-9 ReaperUnited States482 km/h Max Speed27 hours EnduranceBayraktar TB2UAV / UCAVBayraktar TB2Türkiye27 hours Endurance7,600 m Service CeilingBayraktar AKINCIUAV / UCAVBayraktar AKINCITürkiye24+ hours Endurance12,000 m Service CeilingTUSAŞ ANKAUAV / UCAVTUSAŞ ANKATürkiye30 hours Endurance9,100 m Service CeilingWing Loong IIUAV / UCAVWing Loong IIChina20 hours Endurance9,000 m Service CeilingBayraktar TB3UAV / UCAVBayraktar TB3Türkiye24+ hours Endurance25,000 ft Service CeilingAKSUNGURUAV / UCAVAKSUNGURTürkiye50 hours Endurance40,000 ft Service CeilingRQ-4 Global HawkUAV / UCAVRQ-4 Global HawkUnited States34+ hours Endurance60,000 ft Service Ceiling

Jet-Powered Combat Drones2

Bayraktar KIZILELMAUnmanned FighterBayraktar KIZILELMATürkiyeMach 0.9 Max Speed13,700 m Service CeilingANKA-3Unmanned FighterANKA-3TürkiyeMach 0.7 Max Speed40,000 ft Service Ceiling

Loitering Munitions4

Shahed-136 / Geran-2Loitering MunitionShahed-136 / Geran-2Iran2,000 km Range185 km/h Max SpeedKARGULoitering MunitionKARGUTürkiye10 km Range30 min EnduranceSwitchblade 300/600Loitering MunitionSwitchblade 300/600United States10 / 40 km Range20 / 40 min EnduranceZALA LancetLoitering MunitionZALA LancetRussia40 km Range3 kg Warhead

Helicopters

9 systems

Attack Helicopters6

AH-64 ApacheAttack HelicopterAH-64 ApacheUnited States293 km/h Max Speed476 km RangeT129 ATAKAttack HelicopterT129 ATAKTürkiye281 km/h Max Speed537 km RangeKa-52 AlligatorAttack HelicopterKa-52 AlligatorRussia300 km/h Max Speed460 km RangeAH-1Z ViperAttack HelicopterAH-1Z ViperUnited States411 km/h Max Speed685 km RangeMi-28 HavocAttack HelicopterMi-28 HavocRussia320 km/h Max Speed435 km RangeMi-24 / Mi-35 HindAttack HelicopterMi-24 / Mi-35 HindRussia320 km/h Max Speed450 km Range

Utility & Transport Helicopters3

UH-60 Black HawkUtility HelicopterUH-60 Black HawkUnited States294 km/h Max Speed590 km RangeCH-47 ChinookUtility HelicopterCH-47 ChinookUnited States315 km/h Max Speed741 km RangeT625 GÖKBEYUtility HelicopterT625 GÖKBEYTürkiye297 km/h Cruise Speed740 km Range

Land Systems

19 systems

Main Battle Tanks8

M1 AbramsMain Battle TankM1 AbramsUnited States120 mm Main Gun66.8 t WeightLeopard 2Main Battle TankLeopard 2Germany120 mm Main Gun67 t WeightT-90Main Battle TankT-90Russia125 mm Main Gun48 t WeightALTAYMain Battle TankALTAYTürkiye120 mm L/55 Main Gun65 t WeightK2 Black PantherMain Battle TankK2 Black PantherSouth Korea120 mm L/55 Main Gun55 t WeightChallenger 2Main Battle TankChallenger 2United Kingdom120 mm L30A1 Armament59 km/h Road SpeedMerkava Mk 4Main Battle TankMerkava Mk 4Israel120 mm MG253 Armament64 km/h Road SpeedT-14 ArmataMain Battle TankT-14 ArmataRussia125 mm 2A82-1M Armament75–80 km/h Road Speed

Infantry Fighting Vehicles3

M2 BradleyInfantry Fighting VehicleM2 BradleyUnited States25 mm M242 Bushmaster Armament6 Troop CapacityOtokar TULPARInfantry Fighting VehicleOtokar TULPARTürkiye30 mm MIZRAK-30 / 120 mm HITFACT Armament9 Troop CapacityCV90Infantry Fighting VehicleCV90Sweden30 / 35 / 40 mm Armament6–8 Troop Capacity

Self-Propelled Howitzers5

K9 ThunderSelf-Propelled HowitzerK9 ThunderSouth Korea155 mm / 52 Caliber40–54 km RangeT-155 FIRTINASelf-Propelled HowitzerT-155 FIRTINATürkiye155 mm / 52 Caliber40 km RangeM109 PaladinSelf-Propelled HowitzerM109 PaladinUnited States155 mm / 39 Caliber21–40 km RangeKNDS CAESARSelf-Propelled HowitzerKNDS CAESARFrance155 mm / 52 Caliber40–55 km RangePanzerhaubitze 2000Self-Propelled HowitzerPanzerhaubitze 2000Germany155 mm / 52 Caliber30–54 km Range

Rocket Artillery (MLRS)1

HIMARSMLRSHIMARSUnited States70-300 km RangePrecision Strike Role

Anti-Tank Missiles2

FGM-148 JavelinAnti-Tank MissileFGM-148 JavelinUnited States2.5–4 km Range22.3 kg Weight9M133 KornetAnti-Tank Missile9M133 KornetRussia5.5–10 km Range1,000–1,300 mm RHA Warhead

Air & Missile Defense

14 systems
S-400 TriumfAir DefenseS-400 TriumfRussia400 km Max RangeMobile PlatformMIM-104 PatriotAir DefenseMIM-104 PatriotUnited States160 km Range24 km Max AltitudeIron DomeAir DefenseIron DomeIsrael4–70 km RangeTamir InterceptorTHAADAir DefenseTHAADUnited States200 km Range150 km Max AltitudeNASAMSAir DefenseNASAMSNorway40 km RangeAIM-120 AMRAAM InterceptorHİSARAir DefenseHİSARTürkiye15–25 km Range10 km Max AltitudeSİPERAir DefenseSİPERTürkiye100–150 km RangeSİPER Block 1/2 InterceptorIRIS-T SLMAir DefenseIRIS-T SLMGermany40 km Range20 km Max AltitudeS-300Air DefenseS-300Russia75–200 km Range10 m – 27 km Max AltitudeS-500 PrometeyAir DefenseS-500 PrometeyRussia500–600 km Range180–200 km Max AltitudePantsir-S1Air DefensePantsir-S1Russia20 km Range15 m – 15 km Max AltitudeHQ-9Air DefenseHQ-9China120–260 km Range27 km Max AltitudeKORKUTAir DefenseKORKUTTürkiye2× 35 mm Caliber4 km RangeSAMP/TAir DefenseSAMP/TFrance120 km Range20 km Max Altitude

Missiles

7 systems

Cruise & Anti-Ship Missiles4

TomahawkCruise MissileTomahawkUnited States1,600 km Range880 km/h Max Speed3M-54 KalibrCruise Missile3M-54 KalibrRussia1,500–2,500 km Range400–500 kg WarheadBrahMosCruise MissileBrahMosIndia290–500 km RangeMach 2.8–3 Missile SpeedATMACACruise MissileATMACATürkiye250 km Range220 kg Warhead

Ballistic & Hypersonic Missiles3

TAYFUNBallistic MissileTAYFUNTürkiye560+ km RangeTactical ballistic RoleKh-47M2 KinzhalBallistic MissileKh-47M2 KinzhalRussia480–2,000 km RangeMach 10 Missile Speed9K720 IskanderBallistic Missile9K720 IskanderRussia500 km Range480–700 kg Warhead

Naval Platforms

8 systems

Aircraft Carriers2

Gerald R. Ford-classAircraft CarrierGerald R. Ford-classUnited States100,000 t Displacement337 m LengthFujian (Type 003) aircraft carrierAircraft CarrierFujian (Type 003) aircraft carrierChina80,000–85,000 t Displacement316 m Length

Amphibious Assault Ships1

TCG Anadolu (L-400)Amphibious Assault ShipTCG Anadolu (L-400)Türkiye27,436 t Displacement232 m Length

Destroyers2

Arleigh Burke-classDestroyerArleigh Burke-classUnited States9,700 t Displacement155 m LengthType 055 destroyerDestroyerType 055 destroyerChina12,000–13,000 t Displacement180 m Length

Frigates1

İstif-class frigate (TF-100)Frigateİstif-class frigate (TF-100)Türkiye3,000+ t Displacement113.2 m Length

Submarines2

Virginia-class submarineSubmarineVirginia-class submarineUnited States7,800–10,200 t Displacement115–140 m LengthReis-class submarine (Type 214TN)SubmarineReis-class submarine (Type 214TN)Türkiye1,860–2,013 t Displacement68.35 m Length