--- title: "Military transport aircraft: model catalog — OnlyPlanes" description: "Strategic and tactical military transports: models and variants." canonical_url: "https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft" locale: en meta: keywords: "aviation, aircraft, airlines, airports, flight" "og:description": "Strategic and tactical military transports: models and variants." "og:image": "https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/aircraft/boeing-787.webp" "og:title": "Military transport aircraft: model catalog — OnlyPlanes" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://onlyplanes.ru/llms.txt) Military aviation / catalog # Military transport aircraft of the world Strategic and tactical transports, cargo and special mission platforms. ## Aircraft and helicopter catalog Search models Registry group Sort Models found: 43 [![Xi'an Y-20 Kunpeng](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/xi-an-y-20-kunpeng.webp)China · Model profile**Xi'an Y-20 Kunpeng**The Xi'an Y-20 Kunpeng is a Chinese heavy jet transport for long-range movement of personnel and large cargo.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/xi-an-y-20-kunpeng) [![Transall C-160](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/transall-c-160.webp)France and Germany · Model profile**Transall C-160**The Transall C-160 was a Franco-German tactical transport with a rear ramp for personnel, supplies and airborne delivery.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/transall-c-160) [![Short C-23 Sherpa](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/short-c-23-sherpa.webp)United Kingdom · Model profile**Short C-23 Sherpa**The C-23 Sherpa is a light twin-engine Short Brothers transport for flights within an operational area. Built in Belfast from the Short 330/360 family, it served the US Air Force and Army National Guard.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/short-c-23-sherpa) [![Short Belfast](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/short-belfast.webp)United Kingdom · Model profile**Short Belfast**The Short Belfast was a large British turboprop transport with a pressurized cargo hold, operated by the Royal Air Force.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/short-belfast) [![Shaanxi Y-9](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/shaanxi-y-9.webp)China · Model profile**Shaanxi Y-9**The Shaanxi Y-9 is a Chinese medium turboprop transport derived from the Y-8 family with updated systems.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/shaanxi-y-9) [![Shaanxi Y-8](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/shaanxi-y-8.webp)China · Model profile**Shaanxi Y-8**The Shaanxi Y-8 is a Chinese An-12-derived turboprop transport that became a platform for cargo and specialist aircraft.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/shaanxi-y-8) [![McDonnell Douglas C-9 Nightingale](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/mcdonnell-douglas-c-9-nightingale.webp)United States · Model profile**McDonnell Douglas C-9 Nightingale**The C-9A Nightingale was a US Air Force medical jet based on the DC-9, equipped to carry patients and support care in flight.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/mcdonnell-douglas-c-9-nightingale) [![Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/lockheed-martin-c-130j-super-hercules.webp)United States · Model profile**Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules**The C-130J Super Hercules is a renewed tactical transport with Rolls-Royce AE 2100 engines, a digital flight deck and a rear cargo ramp. The family includes a standard aircraft and the longer C-130J-30.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/lockheed-martin-c-130j-super-hercules) [![Lockheed C-5 Galaxy](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/lockheed-c-5-galaxy.webp)United States · Model profile**Lockheed C-5 Galaxy**The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a US strategic airlifter for oversized cargo over intercontinental routes. Nose and rear cargo openings, a large hold and kneeling landing gear support vehicle loading.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/lockheed-c-5-galaxy) [![Lockheed C-141 Starlifter](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/lockheed-c-141-starlifter.webp)United States · Model profile**Lockheed C-141 Starlifter**The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a US strategic jet transport. The stretched C-141B gained more cargo space and aerial refueling capability.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/lockheed-c-141-starlifter) [![Lockheed C-130 Hercules](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/lockheed-c-130-hercules.webp)United States · Model profile**Lockheed C-130 Hercules**The C-130 Hercules is a military transport aircraft for tactical airlift. The US Air Force notes its ability to use rough airstrips, airdrop people and equipment, and carry varied cargo.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/lockheed-c-130-hercules) [![Leonardo C-27J Spartan](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/leonardo-c-27j-spartan.webp)Italy · Model profile**Leonardo C-27J Spartan**The Italian C-27J Spartan is a tactical transport developed from the G.222. Its high wing and rear ramp support personnel and cargo missions at restricted airfields; the C-27J first flew in September 1999.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/leonardo-c-27j-spartan) [![Kawasaki C-2](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/kawasaki-c-2.webp)Japan · Model profile**Kawasaki C-2**The Kawasaki C-2 is a Japanese jet transport designed as a longer-range, more capable successor to the C-1.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/kawasaki-c-2) [![Kawasaki C-1](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/kawasaki-c-1.webp)Japan · Model profile**Kawasaki C-1**The Kawasaki C-1 was a Japanese twin-jet transport developed for domestic military airlift and replacement of the C-46.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/kawasaki-c-1) [![Grumman C-2 Greyhound](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/grumman-c-2-greyhound.webp)United States · Model profile**Grumman C-2 Greyhound**The C-2 Greyhound is a twin-engine carrier onboard delivery aircraft for urgent freight, mail and passengers between shore and aircraft carrier. It derives from the E-2 Hawkeye with a wider fuselage and rear ramp.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/grumman-c-2-greyhound) [![Fokker F27 Troopship](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/fokker-f27-troopship.webp)Netherlands · Model profile**Fokker F27 Troopship**The Fokker F27 Troopship was a military transport version of the Dutch F27 Friendship for personnel and modest loads.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/fokker-f27-troopship) [![Fairchild C-123 Provider](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/fairchild-c-123-provider.webp)United States · Model profile**Fairchild C-123 Provider**The C-123 Provider was a US transport designed for short airstrips. It evolved from a Chase assault-glider project, entered Fairchild production and later gained auxiliary jet engines in the C-123K version.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/fairchild-c-123-provider) [![Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/fairchild-c-119-flying-boxcar.webp)United States · Model profile**Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar**The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar was an American transport with twin tail booms and a broad rear cargo opening. First flown in 1947, the family served in airlift, airdrop and specialised missions.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/fairchild-c-119-flying-boxcar) [![Embraer C-390 Millennium](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/embraer-c-390-millennium.webp)Brazil · Model profile**Embraer C-390 Millennium**The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a Brazilian tactical jet transport; the KC-390 configuration adds aerial refueling.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/embraer-c-390-millennium) [![Douglas C-54 Skymaster](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/douglas-c-54-skymaster.webp)United States · Model profile**Douglas C-54 Skymaster**The Douglas C-54 Skymaster was a four-engine US transport central to long-range military airlift and the Berlin Airlift.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/douglas-c-54-skymaster) [![Douglas C-47 Skytrain](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/douglas-c-47-skytrain.webp)United States · Model profile**Douglas C-47 Skytrain**The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was a US military transport derived from the DC-3. In World War II it carried cargo and airborne troops, towed gliders and evacuated casualties; Allied services also called it the Dakota.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/douglas-c-47-skytrain) [![Douglas C-124 Globemaster II](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/douglas-c-124-globemaster-ii.webp)United States · Model profile**Douglas C-124 Globemaster II**The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II was a heavy US piston transport with large nose cargo doors. It carried equipment, personnel and relief supplies.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/douglas-c-124-globemaster-ii) [![Dornier 228](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/dornier-228.webp)Germany · Model profile**Dornier 228**The Dornier Do 228 is a light turboprop aircraft used for short-route transport and patrol missions.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/dornier-228) [![de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/military-aviation/models/de-havilland-canada-dhc-6-twin-otter.webp)Canada · Model profile**de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter**The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a Canadian light turboprop for short strips, remote routes and government missions.Read profile](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft/de-havilland-canada-dhc-6-twin-otter) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"News, stories and rare images from the world of aviation","inLanguage":"en-GB","name":"OnlyPlanes","url":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en","publisher":{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#identity"},"translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#website"}},{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft#webpage","description":"Strategic and tactical military transports: models and variants.","name":"Military transport aircraft: model catalog | OnlyPlanes","url":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft","@type":["WebPage","CollectionPage"],"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#website"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://onlyplanes.ru/en/military-aviation/military-transport-aircraft"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#logo"}},{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#identity","@type":"Organization","name":"OnlyPlanes","url":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en","logo":{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#logo"},"sameAs":["https://t.me/legkoenebo"]},{"@id":"https://onlyplanes.ru/en#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"OnlyPlanes","contentUrl":"https://onlyplanes.ru/search-logo.png","inLanguage":"en-GB","url":"https://onlyplanes.ru/search-logo.png"}]} ``` ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](https://onlyplanes.ru/sitemap.md) for all pages.