List of military aircraft of France

Lighter-than-air aircraft such as dirigibles and balloons found use starting in the 19th century used mainly for observation.

The advent of World War I saw an explosion in the number France's aircraft, though development slowed after.

The armistice in 1940 marked a low point, with Vichy France being allowed only reduced numbers and development halting.

The cold-war saw the continued use of many other Western aircraft, mainly from the U.S., during a period of rebuilding of the aviation industry and under threat of war with the Soviet Union.

Many new types woul service including the very successful Mirage series or the latest design, the Rafale.