List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)


This list of military aircraft of the United States includes prototype, pre-production and operational types designations under the 1922 United States Navy aircraft designation system, which was used by the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Coast Guard.
Prototypes are normally prefixed with "X" and often unnamed, while pre-production models are usually prefixed "Y".
For aircraft designations prior to the adoption of this system, see List of military aircraft of the United States.
For aircraft designations under the U.S. Army Air Force/U.S. Air Force USAF system or the post-1962 Tri-Service system and aircraft currently in service, see List of military aircraft of the United States.

Airborne early warning, 1952–1962

Commissioned vessels, 1922–1935

This series of four airships were the only airships in American history to be commissioned as ships of the United States Navy. ZR-2 is missing from the list as that airship crashed and was destroyed before delivery.
In 1946, the "S for Scout" designation was replaced by "S for anti-Submarine", however, the numbers in the 'S' series were not restarted.

Bomber, 1931–1943

Antisubmarine, 1959–1962

Fighter, 1910–1922

Bomb glider

Antisubmarine, 1951–1962

Observation, 1922–1962

Patrol, 1910–1923

Scout, 1922–1946

Torpedo, 1910–1922

Trainer, 1910–1922

Transport, 1931–1962

Utility, 1910–1931