Modern Active German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Aircraft (2017)

Like its primary European counterparts - namely Britain, France and Italy - the German Air Force fields an impressive collection of modern military aircraft.

There are a total of 17 Modern Active German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Aircraft (2017) in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin. Return to the Modern Aircraft Index.

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Airbus A320
The A320 family of jet airliners has enjoyed considerable market success for Airbus - becoming a staple of many global operators.

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Airbus A330 MRTT
The Airbus A330 MRTT is a militarized form of the Airbus A330 airframe and primarily marketed for the in-flight refueling role.

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Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 was first introduced with carrier Lufthansa in March of 1993.

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Airbus Helicopters H145 (Eurocopter EC145)
Introduced in 2002, the Eurocopter EC145 has managed to enter several markets including both military and civilian.

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Airbus Helicopters Super Puma / AS532 Cougar
The AS332 Super Puma was based on the successful SA 330 Puma design and is a larger aircraft with newer engines.

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Airbus Military A400M Atlas
The Airbus A400M Atlas has entered operational-level service with French military forces and foreign export deliveries are beginning.

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Beechcraft / Raytheon T-6 Texan II
The Beechcraft-Raytheon T-6 Texan II is an acrobatic tandem-seat aviation trainer in service with several militaries today.

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EMT ALADIN
The German EMT Aladin is a compact, transportable UAV system offering frontline troops readily-accessible aerial imaging capabilities.

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EMT Luna X-2000
The medium-class Luna X-2000 reconnaissance drone is in service with the modern German Army.

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Eurofighter Typhoon
The Eurofighter Typhoon has found a home in several military air services of the world including Britain, Spain and Italy.

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IAI Heron / Machatz-1
The IAI Heron has seen a blooming export market realize its potential.

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Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk
The Northrop Grumman Global Hawk drone features a 36-hour in-flight endurance time and has seen production reach nearly 50 units.

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Northrop T-38 Talon
The Northrop T-38 Talon has managed for itself a storied career - primarily in service with the United States Air Force as a supersonic advanced trainer.

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Panavia Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat / Reconnaissance)
The Panavia Tornado ECR forms the second of three major Tornado aircraft variants.

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100
The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 is a rotary-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle of Austrian origin.

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Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion
The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion was introduced to American forces in 1966 and still sees active service today in slightly varied forms.

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Transall C-160
The Franco-German C-160 transport aircraft is still going strong after 40 years of faithful service.