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Active United States military aircraft is a list of
military aircraft
A military aircraft is any fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft that is operated by a legal or insurrectionary armed service of any type. Military aircraft can be either combat or non-combat:
* Combat aircraft are designed to destroy enemy equipm ...
that are used by the
United States military
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. The armed forces consists of six service branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The president of the United States is the ...
. For aircraft no longer in service, see the
list of military aircraft of the United States
Lists of military aircraft of the United States cover current and former aircraft of the United States Armed Forces.
By designation
* List of United States Air Force aircraft designations (1919–1962)
* List of United States Navy aircraft desig ...
.
Army
, -
! Type
! Manufacturer
! Origin
! Propulsion
! Role
! Control
! Introduced
! data-sort-type="number" , In service
! data-sort-type="number" , Total
! Notes
, -
,
CL-650 (ARTEMIS)
,
Bombardier
, Canada
, Jet
,
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
ISTAR stands for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. In its macroscopic sense, ISTAR is a practice that links several battlefield functions together to assist a combat force in employing its sensors and managing t ...
, Manned
, 2020
, 2
, 2
, modified
CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N9191 c/n 5312
, -
,
C-12J
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Transport
Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipeline, an ...
, Manned
, 1984
, 3
,
,
, -
,
C-12 Huron
The Beechcraft C-12 Huron is the military designation for a series of twin-engine turboprop aircraft based on the Beechcraft Super King Air and Beechcraft 1900. C-12 variants are used by the United States Air Force, United States Army, United ...
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport
, Manned
, 1972
, 93
,
, C-12D, C-12R, C-12U, and C-12V
, -
,
C-41 Aviocar
, CASA
, Spain
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport
, Manned
, 1974
, 5
,
,
, -
,
C-26E Metroliner
, Fairchild
, USA
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport
, Manned
, 1980s
, 12
,
,
, -
,
C-27J Spartan
The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Leonardo's Aircraft Division (formerly Alenia Aermacchi until 2016). It is an advanced derivative of Alenia Aeronautica's earlier G.222 (C-27A Spartan in ...
, Alenia Aeronautica
, USA
Italy
, Propeller
,
Cargo aircraft
A cargo aircraft (also known as freight aircraft, freighter, airlifter or cargo jet) is a fixed-wing aircraft that is designed or converted for the carriage of air cargo, cargo rather than passenger aircraft, passengers. Such aircraft usually ...
, Manned
, 2006
, 7
,
, Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training.
, -
,
C-31A Troopship
, Fokker
, Netherlands
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport
, Manned
, 1958
, 2
,
, Used for the
Golden Knights Gold Team and Black Team
, -
,
C-20H
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
,
VIP Transport
A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War 2 by RAF pilots.
Examples i ...
, Manned
, 1985
, 1
,
,
, -
,
EO-5
,
de Havilland Canada
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is an aircraft manufacturer with facilities formerly based in the Downsview area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original home of de Havilland Canada was the home of the Canadian Air and Space Museum loca ...
, Canada
, Propeller
,
Electronic Warfare
Electronic warfare (EW) is any action involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy assaults. The purpose of electronic warfare is to deny the opponen ...
,
Reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, Manned
, 1975
, 10
,
, 3 x EO-5C, 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B
, -
,
RC-12
The Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail is an airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection platform based on the Beechcraft King Air and Super King Air. While the US military and specifically the United States Army have numerous personnel transpo ...
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, Manned
, 1974
, 83
,
, RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12K
, -
,
UC-35
, Cessna
, USA
, Jet
,
Utility aircraft
A utility aircraft is a general-purpose light aircraft, light airplane or helicopter, usually used for transporting people, freight or other supplies, but is also used for other duties when more specialized aircraft are not required or available. ...
, Manned
, 1987
, 27
,
, 20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35B
, -
,
C-37
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
,
VIP Transport
A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War 2 by RAF pilots.
Examples i ...
, Manned
, 1997
, 3
,
, 1 x C-37B (G550)(04-1778),
2 x C-37A (G500)(02-1863, 05–1944)
, -
,
RO-6A
,
de Havilland Canada
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is an aircraft manufacturer with facilities formerly based in the Downsview area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original home of de Havilland Canada was the home of the Canadian Air and Space Museum loca ...
, Canada
, Propeller
, Patrol
, Manned
, 1983
, 6
,
,
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
ISTAR stands for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. In its macroscopic sense, ISTAR is a practice that links several battlefield functions together to assist a combat force in employing its sensors and managing t ...
, -
,
UV-18C
, de Havilland Canada
, Canada
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport
, Manned
, 1965
, 3
,
, Used for the
Golden Knights Gold Team
, -
,
MH/AH-6M Little Bird
, MD Helicopter
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Attack
, Manned
, 1980
, 47
,
,
, -
,
AH-64 Apache Longbow, Guardian
, Boeing
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Attack
, Manned
, 1986
, 792
,
, AH-64D and AH-64E. 25 on order as of December 2015. To be replaced by
Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft
The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program was initiated by the United States Army in 2019 to develop a successor to the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter as part of the Future Vertical Lift program. The UH-60, developed ...
.
, -
,
CH-47F Chinook
, Boeing
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Transport
Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipeline, an ...
, Manned
, 1962
, 442
,
, 394 x CH-47D, 48 x CH-47F. 464 new CH-47F to be delivered. To be replaced by
Future Heavy Lift.
, -
,
EH-60A Black Hawk
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Electronic-warfare
, Manned
, 1979
, 64
,
,
, -
,
MH-47 Chinook
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem rotor helicopter developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol. The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters. Its name, Ch ...
, Boeing
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Multi-mission
, Manned
, 1962
, 61
,
, 11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47G
, -
,
MH-60 Black Hawk
The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky submitted the S-70 design for the United States Army's Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System ...
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Multi-mission
, Manned
, 1979
, 58
,
, 23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60L.
, -
,
UH-60 Black Hawk
The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky submitted the S-70 design for the United States Army's Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System ...
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1979
, 1,443
,
, 751 x UH-60A, 592 x UH-60L, 100 x UH-60M. 1227 UH-60M planned. UH-60A and UH-60L models being upgraded and converted UH-60V. To be replaced by
Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft
The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program was initiated by the United States Army in 2019 to develop a successor to the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter as part of the Future Vertical Lift program. The UH-60, developed ...
.
, -
,
UH-72A Lakota
The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) UH-72 Lakota is a twin-engine helicopter with a single, four-bladed main rotor. The UH-72 is a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145, built by American Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters, Inc.), a ...
, Eurocopter
, USA
Germany
, Helicopter
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 2007
, 341
,
, 13 on order as of December 2015.
, -
,
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
The General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle (previously the Warrior; also called Sky Warrior and ERMP or Extended-Range Multi-Purpose) is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It was developed by General Atomics Aero ...
,
General Atomics
General Atomics is an American energy and defense corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, specializing in research and technology development. This includes physics research in support of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion energy. The ...
, USA
, Propeller
,
, Unmanned
, 2009
, 75
,
, 133 planned
, -
,
Prioria Robotics Maveric
The Prioria Robotics Maveric is a discontinued unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) marketed as a high-performance, next-generation platform for small and miniature UAV operations. Maveric's bendable wings allow for the ability to store a fully assembl ...
, Prioria Robotics
, USA
, Propeller
,
, Unmanned
, 2008
, 36
,
,
, -
,
CQ-10 Snowgoose
, MMIST
, Canada
, Propeller
, Transport
, Unmanned
, 2005
, 15
,
, 49 planned.
Parafoil and
autogyro
An autogyro (from Greek and , "self-turning"), also known as a ''gyroplane'', is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift. Forward thrust is provided independently, by an engine-driven propeller. Whi ...
variants.
, -
,
RQ-7B Shadow
,
AAI Corporation
AAI Corporation is an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, US. Formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation, AAI was acquired by Textron in 2007. It currently operates ...
, USA
, Propeller
,
, Unmanned
, 2002
, 450
,
, 68 on order.
, -
,
RQ-11 Raven
The AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven is a small hand-launched remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle (or SUAV) developed for the United States military, but now adopted by the military forces of many other countries.
The RQ-11 Raven was originally i ...
,
AeroVironment
, USA
, Propeller
,
, Unmanned
, 2003
,
,
,
, -
,
RQ-20 Puma
,
AeroVironment
, USA
, Propeller
, Patrol
, Unmanned
, 2008
,
,
,
Marine Corps
, -
! Type
! Manufacturer
! Origin
! Propulsion
! Role
! Control
! Introduced
! In service
! Total
! Notes
, -
,
C-20G
The Gulfstream IV (or G-IV or GIV) and derivatives are a family of twinjet aircraft, mainly for private or business use. They were designed and built by Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics company based in Savannah, Georgia, United State ...
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1985
, 2
, 2
, will be upgraded to C-20 ER
, -
,
F/A-18A Hornet
, McDonnell Douglas
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Fighter
, Manned
, 1985
, 36 Active, 7 Training, 12 Stored
, 55
, Scheduled to be replaced by
F-35B/C Lightning II by 2019
, -
,
F/A-18B Hornet
, McDonnell Douglas
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Trainer
, Manned
, 1985
, 4 Training, 3 Stored
, 7
, Scheduled to be replaced by
F-35B/C Lightning II by 2019.
, -
,
F/A-18C Hornet
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather, twin-engine, supersonic, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now p ...
, McDonnell Douglas
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Fighter
, Manned
, 1985
, 60 Active, 12 Training, 47 Stored
, 119
, Scheduled to begin replacement by
F-35B/C Lightning II starting 2019.
, -
,
F/A-18D Hornet
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather, twin-engine, supersonic, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part ...
, McDonnell Douglas
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Strike
Strike may refer to:
People
* Strike (surname)
Physical confrontation or removal
*Strike (attack), attack with an inanimate object or a part of the human body intended to cause harm
*Airstrike, military strike by air forces on either a suspected ...
, Manned
, 1985
, 48 Active, 20 Training, 24 Stored
, 92
, Scheduled to begin replacement by
F-35B/C Lightning II starting 2023.
, -
,
F-35B Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide elect ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Fighter
, Manned
, 2015
, 32 Active, 25 Training
, 57
,
V/STOL
A vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft is an airplane able to take-off or land vertically or on short runways. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are a subset of V/STOL craft that do not require runways at al ...
variant. Planned total of 353
F-35B
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide elect ...
s and 67
F-35C
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide ele ...
s (
CTOL
A conventional take-off and landing (CTOL), also known as horizontal take-off and landing (HTOL) is the process whereby conventional fixed-wing aircraft (such as passenger aircraft) take off and land, involving the use of runways.
During takeoff ...
) to replace various aircraft.
, -
,
F-5N Tiger II
, Northrop
, USA
, Jet
,
Aggressor
, Manned
, 1959
, 12
,
, Scheduled to maintain service till 2026.
, -
,
KC-130J Super Hercules
The Lockheed Martin (previously Lockheed) KC-130 is a family of the extended-range tanker version of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. The KC-130J is the latest variant operated by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), with 48 delivered ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Aerial refueling
Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft a ...
, Manned
, 1962
, 52
,
,
, -
,
UC-12W Huron
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1974
, 8
, 8
, Scheduled to replace the
UC-12F/M Huron by 2024.
, -
,
UC-12M Huron
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1974
, 2
, 2
, Scheduled to be replaced by
UC-12W Huron by 2024.
, -
,
UC-12F Huron
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1974
, 4
, 4
, Scheduled to be replaced by
UC-12W Huron by 2024.
, -
,
UC-35D Citation
, Cessna
, USA
, Jet
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1972
, 10 Active
, 10
, To be replaced/upgraded to UC-35 ER.
, -
,
UC-35C Citation
, Cessna
, USA
, Jet
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1972
, 2 Active
, 2
, To be replaced/upgraded to UC-35 ER.
, -
,
AH-1Z Viper
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter, based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Bell Helicopter. Being one of the latest members of the prolific Bell Huey family, it is also ca ...
, Bell
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Attack
, Manned
, 2010
, 90
,
, 189 planned in total
, -
,
CH-53E Super Stallion
The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy-lift helicopter operated by the United States military. As the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion, mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, ...
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Cargo/Transport
, Manned
, 1981
, 96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training
, 142
, To be replaced by
CH-53K King Stallion
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion (Sikorsky S-95) is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter designed and produced by Sikorsky Aircraft. The King Stallion is an evolution of the long running CH-53 series of helicopters which have been in continuous serv ...
, in flight testing - 2015.
, -
,
UH-1Y Venom
The Bell UH-1Y Venom[DoD 4120-15L, ''Model Desi ...](_blank)
, Bell
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 2008
, 122
, 160
,
, -
,
VH-3D Sea King
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Marine One
Marine One is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president of the United States. It usually denotes a helicopter operated by Marine Helicopter Squadron One ( HMX-1) "Nighthawks", consisting of either the larg ...
VIP Transport
, Manned
, 1961
, 11
,
, To be replaced by
Sikorsky VH-92A
, -
,
VH-60N Whitehawk
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Marine One
Marine One is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president of the United States. It usually denotes a helicopter operated by Marine Helicopter Squadron One ( HMX-1) "Nighthawks", consisting of either the larg ...
VIP Transport
, Manned
, 1979
, 8
,
, To be replaced by
Sikorsky VH-92A
, -
,
AV-8B/+ Harrier II
, McDonnell Douglas
, US / UK
, Jet
,
Attack/Trainer
, Manned
, 1985
, 80 Active, 13 training, 4 test aircraft
, 97
,
VTOL
A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is one that can take off and land vertically without relying on a runway. This classification can include a variety of types of aircraft including helicopters as well as thrust-vectoring fixed-win ...
. To be replaced by
F-35B
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide elect ...
, -
,
MV-22B Osprey
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a convention ...
, Bell Boeing
, USA
,
Tiltrotor
A tiltrotor is an aircraft which generates lift and propulsion by way of one or more powered rotors (sometimes called ''proprotors'') mounted on rotating shafts or nacelles usually at the ends of a fixed wing. Almost all tiltrotors use a trans ...
, Multi-mission
, Manned
, 2007
, 236
, 300
,
VTOL
A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is one that can take off and land vertically without relying on a runway. This classification can include a variety of types of aircraft including helicopters as well as thrust-vectoring fixed-win ...
. 360 on order
, -
,
K-MAX
,
Kaman Kaman may refer to:
* Kaman (surname)
* Kamein (Kaman), an ethnic group in Burma
* Kaman Aircraft, an American aerospace company and helicopter manufacturer
* Kaman Music Corporation, a company of several musical instrument manufacturers
* Kaman Ro ...
, USA
, Helicopter
, Cargo and transport
, Unmanned
, 1991
, 1
,
, Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.
, -
,
RQ-7B Shadow
,
AAI Corporation
AAI Corporation is an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, US. Formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation, AAI was acquired by Textron in 2007. It currently operates ...
, USA
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Unmanned
, 2002
, 50
,
,
, -
,
RQ-11 Raven
The AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven is a small hand-launched remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle (or SUAV) developed for the United States military, but now adopted by the military forces of many other countries.
The RQ-11 Raven was originally i ...
,
AeroVironment
, USA
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Unmanned
, 2003
,
,
,
, -
,
MQ-27
,
Boeing
The Boeing Company () is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product ...
, USA
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Unmanned
, 2005
,
,
,
, -
,
RQ-20 Puma
,
AeroVironment
, USA
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Unmanned
, 2008
,
,
,
, -
,
RQ-21A Blackjack
,
Boeing Insitu
Insitu Inc. is an American company that designs, develops and manufactures unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The company is a Subsidiary, wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and has several offices in the United States, th ...
, USA
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Unmanned
, 2014
,
,
,
, -
,
MQ-8B Fire Scout
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces. The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support a ...
,
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. With 90,000 employees and an annual revenue in excess of $30 billion, it is one of the world's largest weapons manufacturers and military techn ...
, USA
, Helicopter
, Multi-Mission
, Unmanned
, 2009
, 27
[Robochoppers Turned Into Maritime Recon Aircraft](_blank)
- Strategypage.com, 18 January 2013
,
,
, -
,
Black Hornet Nano
,
Prox Dynamics
, Norway
, Helicopter
,
, Unmanned
, 2015
,
,
,
, -
,
MQ-9 Reaper
The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (sometimes called Predator B) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) primarily for the Unit ...
,
General Atomics
General Atomics is an American energy and defense corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, specializing in research and technology development. This includes physics research in support of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion energy. The ...
, USA
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Unmanned
, 2023
,
, 8
, Scheduled to 2023.
*"In service" sources:
Navy
, -
! Type
! Manufacturer
! Origin
! Propulsion
! Role
! Control
! Introduced
! In service
! Total
! Notes
, -
,
C-2A Greyhound
Grading in education is the process of applying standardized measurements for varying levels of achievements in a course. Grades can be assigned as letters (usually A through F), as a range (for example, 1 to 6), as a percentage, or as a numbe ...
, Grumman
, USA
, Propeller
,
Carrier-based Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1966
, 33
,
, To be replaced by 44
CMV-22
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a convention ...
, -
,
C-20
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1985
, 4
,
, C-20G
, -
,
C-37
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1997
, 4
,
, 1 x C-37A
, -
,
C-40A Clipper
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 2001
, 17
,
,
, -
,
C-130T Hercules
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally desig ...
, Lockheed
, USA
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1956
, 15
,
,
, -
,
UC-12 Huron
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1974
, 14
,
,
, -
,
C-26D Metroliner
, Fairchild
, USA
, Propeller
,
Cargo/Transport aircraft
, Manned
, 1980s
, 6
,
,
, -
,
KC-130T
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Aerial Refueling
Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft a ...
, Manned
, 1962
, 5
,
,
, -
,
E-2C/D Hawkeye
, Northrop Grumman
, USA
, Propeller
,
Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control aircraft
, Manned
, 1963
, 81
,
,
, -
,
E-6B Mercury
The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707. The original E-6A manufactured by Boeing's defense division entered service with the United States Navy in July 1989, repla ...
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
TACAMO
TACAMO (Take Charge And Move Out) is a United States military system of survivable communications links designed to be used in nuclear warfare to maintain communications between the decision-makers (the National Command Authority) and the t ...
, Manned
, 1989
, 16
,
,
, -
,
EA-18G Growler
The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, a specialized version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. The EA-18G replaced the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers in service with the United States Navy. ...
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Electronic-warfare aircraft
An electronic-warfare aircraft is a military aircraft equipped for electronic warfare (EW), that is, degrading the effectiveness of enemy radar and radio systems by using radar jamming and deception methods.
In 1943, British Avro Lancaster airc ...
, Manned
, 2009
, 155
,
,
, -
,
EP-3E ARIES II
, Lockheed
, USA
, Propeller
,
Electronic-warfare aircraft
An electronic-warfare aircraft is a military aircraft equipped for electronic warfare (EW), that is, degrading the effectiveness of enemy radar and radio systems by using radar jamming and deception methods.
In 1943, British Avro Lancaster airc ...
, Manned
, 1950s
, 12
,
,
, -
,
F-5F/N Tiger II
, Northrop
, USA
, Jet
,
Aggressor
, Manned
, 1962
, 29
,
, F-5F, F-5N. Used for adversary training
, -
,
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful ...
, General Dynamics
, USA
, Jet
,
Aggressor
, Manned
, 1978
, 14
,
, Used for adversary training.
, -
,
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft variants based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18E single-seat and F/A-18F tandem-seat variants are larger and more ad ...
, McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Fighter
, Manned
, 1999
, 512
,
, F/A-18E and F/A-18F. 22 on order.
, -
,
F-35C Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide elect ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Fighter aircraft
Fighter aircraft are fixed-wing military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. In military conflict, the role of fighter aircraft is to establish air superiority of the battlespace. Domination of the airspace above a battlefield ...
, Manned
, 2015
, 118
,
, 260 planned
, -
,
MQ-4C Triton
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is an American high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under development for the United States Navy as a surveillance aircraft. Together with its associated ground control station, it is an ...
,
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. With 90,000 employees and an annual revenue in excess of $30 billion, it is one of the world's largest weapons manufacturers and military techn ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Unmanned aerial vehicle
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which includes adding a ground-based controller ...
, Unmanned
, 2018
, 2
,
, 68 Planned
, -
,
P-3C Orion
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a four-engined, turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy and introduced in the 1960s. Lockheed based it on the L-188 Electra commercial airliner.
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Trainer aircraft
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristi ...
, Manned
, 2001
, 294
,
, 29 on order.
, -
,
T-44A
The Beechcraft King Air is a line of American utility aircraft produced by Beechcraft. The King Air line comprises a number of twin-turboprop models that have been divided into two families. The Model 90 and 100 series developed in the 1960s ...
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Trainer aircraft
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristi ...
, Manned
, 1964
, 57
,
,
, -
,
T-45C Goshawk
, McDonnell Douglas
, UK/USA
, Jet
,
Carrier-based Trainer aircraft
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristi ...
, Manned
, 1991
, 194
,
,
, -
,
UC-35D
, Cessna
, USA
, Jet
,
Utility aircraft
A utility aircraft is a general-purpose light aircraft, light airplane or helicopter, usually used for transporting people, freight or other supplies, but is also used for other duties when more specialized aircraft are not required or available. ...
, Manned
, 1972
, 1
,
,
, -
,
CMV-22 Osprey
, Bell Boeing
, USA
,
Tiltrotor
A tiltrotor is an aircraft which generates lift and propulsion by way of one or more powered rotors (sometimes called ''proprotors'') mounted on rotating shafts or nacelles usually at the ends of a fixed wing. Almost all tiltrotors use a trans ...
,
Multi-mission
, Manned
, 2007
, 1
,
, 48 on order.
, -
,
MH-53E Sea Dragon
The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy-lift helicopter operated by the United States military. As the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion, mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, ...
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery
, Manned
, 1981
, 27
,
,
, -
,
MH-60 Seahawk
The Sikorsky SH-60/MH-60 Seahawk (or Sea Hawk) is a twin turboshaft engine, multi-mission United States Navy helicopter based on the United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk and a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family. The most significant modificatio ...
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Anti-submarine warfare helicopter
Multi-mission
, Manned
, 1984
, 508
,
,
, -
,
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger
, Bell
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 1984
, 114
,
, To be replaced by the
AgustaWestland TH-57A Thrasher
, -
,
ScanEagle
The Boeing Insitu ScanEagle is a small, long-endurance, low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) built by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, and is used for reconnaissance. The ScanEagle was designed by Insitu based on the Insitu SeaScan, a co ...
,
Boeing
The Boeing Company () is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product ...
, USA
, Propeller
,
, Unmanned
, 2005
,
,
,
, -
,
RQ-21A Blackjack
,
Boeing Insitu
Insitu Inc. is an American company that designs, develops and manufactures unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The company is a Subsidiary, wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and has several offices in the United States, th ...
, USA
, Propeller
,
, Unmanned
, 2014
,
,
,
, -
,
MQ-8B Fire Scout
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces. The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support a ...
,
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. With 90,000 employees and an annual revenue in excess of $30 billion, it is one of the world's largest weapons manufacturers and military techn ...
, USA
, Helicopter
, Patrol
, Unmanned
, 2009
, 27
,
, Helicopter. 96 planned.
[Fire Scout ends Afghan mission; future includes new variant, LCS work]
- Militarytimes.com, 16 August 2013
Air Force
, -
! Aircraft
! Manufacturer
! Origin
! Propulsion
! Role
! Control
! Introduced
! data-sort-type="number" , In service
! Total
! Notes
, -
,
A-10C Thunderbolt II
,
Fairchild Republic
, USA
, Jet
,
CAS /
Attack
, Manned
, 1977
, 281
,
,
, -
,
AC-130J Ghostrider
The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground-attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, naviga ...
, Lockheed
, USA
, Propeller
,
CAS /
Attack
, Manned
, 2017
, 6
,
, Replacement for the AC-130U.
, -
,
AC-130W Stinger II
, Lockheed
, USA
,
Propeller
A propeller (colloquially often called a screw if on a ship or an airscrew if on an aircraft) is a device with a rotating hub and radiating blades that are set at a pitch to form a helical spiral which, when rotated, exerts linear thrust upon ...
,
CAS /
Attack
, Manned
, 1966
, 20
,
, Currently being replaced by the AC-130J.
, -
,
B-1B Lancer
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It is commonly called the "Bone" (from "B-One"). It is one of three strategic bombers serving in the U.S. Air Force fleet along with ...
,
Rockwell International
Rockwell International was a major American manufacturing conglomerate involved in aircraft, the space industry, defense and commercial electronics, components in the automotive industry, printing presses, avionics and industrial products. R ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Bomber
A bomber is a military combat aircraft designed to attack ground and naval targets by dropping air-to-ground weaponry (such as bombs), launching aerial torpedo, torpedoes, or deploying air-launched cruise missiles. The first use of bombs dropped ...
, Manned
, 1986
, 45
,
, Employs
variable-sweep wing
A variable-sweep wing, colloquially known as a "swing wing", is an airplane wing, or set of wings, that may be swept back and then returned to its original straight position during flight. It allows the aircraft's shape to be modified in fli ...
design. To be replaced by the
B-21 Raider
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is an American strategic bomber under development for the United States Air Force (USAF) by Northrop Grumman. As part of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program, it is to be a long-range, stealth intercon ...
.
, -
,
B-2A Spirit
The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low-observable stealth technology designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses. A subsonic flying ...
,
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. With 90,000 employees and an annual revenue in excess of $30 billion, it is one of the world's largest weapons manufacturers and military techn ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Bomber
A bomber is a military combat aircraft designed to attack ground and naval targets by dropping air-to-ground weaponry (such as bombs), launching aerial torpedo, torpedoes, or deploying air-launched cruise missiles. The first use of bombs dropped ...
, Manned
, 1997
, 19
,
,
Stealth capable aircraft. To be replaced by the
B-21 Raider
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is an American strategic bomber under development for the United States Air Force (USAF) by Northrop Grumman. As part of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program, it is to be a long-range, stealth intercon ...
.
, -
,
B-52H Stratofortress
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air ...
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Bomber
A bomber is a military combat aircraft designed to attack ground and naval targets by dropping air-to-ground weaponry (such as bombs), launching aerial torpedo, torpedoes, or deploying air-launched cruise missiles. The first use of bombs dropped ...
, Manned
, 1955
, 74
,
, 2 retired B52H being reactivated to replace damaged aircraft and return fleet size to 76.
, -
,
C-5M Super Galaxy
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed, and now maintained and upgraded by its successor, Lockheed Martin. It provides the United States Air Force (USAF) with a heavy intercontinental-rang ...
, Lockheed
, USA
, Jet
,
Strategic airlifter
, Manned
, 1970
, 52
,
,
, -
,
C-12C/D/H/J Huron
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
, Transport
, Manned
, 1972
, 55
,
, 32 aircraft are used for
reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, -
,
C-17A Globemaster III
The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft that was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries forward the name of two ...
, McDonnell Douglas/Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Strategic airlifter
, Manned
, 1995
, 222
,
, Were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing.
, -
,
C-21A Learjet 35
, Learjet
, USA
, Jet
,
VIP transport
A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War 2 by RAF pilots.
Examples i ...
, Manned
, 1985
, 18
,
,
, -
,
C-32A/B Air Force Two
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
VIP transport
A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War 2 by RAF pilots.
Examples i ...
, Manned
, 1998
, 6
,
,
, -
,
C-37A/B Gulfstream V
,
Gulfstream The Gulf Stream is a warm Atlantic Ocean current.
Gulf Stream or Gulfstream may also refer to: Places
*Gulf Stream, Florida, a town in the United States
Art, entertainment, and media
*''Gulf Stream Magazine'', a literary magazine at Florida Intern ...
, USA
, Jet
, VIP transport
, Manned
, 1998
, 11
,
,
, -
,
C-40B/C
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
VIP transport
A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War 2 by RAF pilots.
Examples i ...
, Manned
, 2001
, 11
,
,
, -
,
C-130H Hercules
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally desig ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Tactical airlifter
An airlift is the organized delivery of supplies or personnel primarily via military transport aircraft.
Airlifting consists of two distinct types: strategic and tactical. Typically, strategic airlifting involves moving material long distance ...
, Manned
, 1956
, 192
,
,
, -
,
C-130J Super Hercules
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems.
The C-130J is the newest v ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Tactical airlifter
An airlift is the organized delivery of supplies or personnel primarily via military transport aircraft.
Airlifting consists of two distinct types: strategic and tactical. Typically, strategic airlifting involves moving material long distance ...
, Manned
, 1996
, 132
,
,
, -
,
C-145A Skytruck
, PZL Mielec
,
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populous ...
, Propeller
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 2007
, 5
,
, Assigned to the
6th Special Operations Squadron
, -
,
C-146A Wolfhound
, Fairchild-Dornier
, Germany
, Propeller
,
Transport
Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipeline, an ...
, Manned
, 2011
, 20
,
, Flown with the
524th Special Operations Squadron
, -
,
CN-235
The CASA/IPTN CN-235 is a medium-range twin-engined transport aircraft that was jointly developed by CASA of Spain and Indonesian manufacturer IPTN. It is operated as both a regional airliner and military transport; its primary military roles ...
, CASA
, Spain
, Propeller
, Reconnaissance
, Manned
, 1988
, 5
,
, Flown with the
427th Special Operations Squadron
The 427th Special Operations Squadron is a specialized, covert unit of the United States Air Force. After reporter Andreas Parsch filed a Freedom of Information Act request, the Air Force told him the unit "support training requirements ... fo ...
, -
,
CV-22B Osprey
, Bell, Boeing
, USA
,
Tiltrotor
A tiltrotor is an aircraft which generates lift and propulsion by way of one or more powered rotors (sometimes called ''proprotors'') mounted on rotating shafts or nacelles usually at the ends of a fixed wing. Almost all tiltrotors use a trans ...
,
CSAR / transport
, Manned
, 2006
, 50
,
,
, -
,
E-3B/C/G Sentry (AWACS)
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
AWACS
, Manned
, 1977
, 31
,
,
, -
,
E-4B (NAOC)
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Command and control
Command and control (abbr. C2) is a "set of organizational and technical attributes and processes ... hatemploys human, physical, and information resources to solve problems and accomplish missions" to achieve the goals of an organization or en ...
, Manned
, 1973
, 4
,
, assigned to the
595th Command and Control Group
The 595th Command and Control Group is an active unit of the United States Air Force. It is organized under Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and its operations are centered at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It was activated in a cere ...
, -
,
E-8C Joint STARS
The Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) is a United States Air Force airborne ground surveillance, battle management and command and control aircraft. It tracks ground vehicles and some aircraft, col ...
, Northrop Grumman
, USA
, Jet
,
Command and control
Command and control (abbr. C2) is a "set of organizational and technical attributes and processes ... hatemploys human, physical, and information resources to solve problems and accomplish missions" to achieve the goals of an organization or en ...
, Manned
, 1996
, 16
,
,
, -
,
E-9A Widget
The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is a series of turboprop-powered regional airliners, introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. DHC was later bought by Boeing in 1988, then by Bombardier in 1992; then by ...
,
De Havilland Canada
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is an aircraft manufacturer with facilities formerly based in the Downsview area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original home of de Havilland Canada was the home of the Canadian Air and Space Museum loca ...
,
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...
, Propeller
,
Surveillance
Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, many activities, or information for the purpose of information gathering, influencing, managing or directing. This can include observation from a distance by means of electronic equipment, such as c ...
, Manned
, 1984
, 3
,
,
, -
,
E-11A (BACN)
, Northrop Grumman
, USA /
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...
, Jet
,
Command and control
Command and control (abbr. C2) is a "set of organizational and technical attributes and processes ... hatemploys human, physical, and information resources to solve problems and accomplish missions" to achieve the goals of an organization or en ...
/
BACN
, Manned
, 2005
, 4
,
,
, -
,
EC-130H Compass Call
The EC-130H Compass Call is an electronic attack aircraft flown by the United States Air Force. Based on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, the aircraft is heavily modified to disrupt enemy command and control communications, perform offensive counter ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Radar jamming
Radar jamming and deception is a form of electronic countermeasures that intentionally sends out radio frequency signals to interfere with the operation of radar by saturating its receiver with noise or false information. Concepts that blanket the ...
/
PSYOP
, Manned
, 1982
, 12
,
,
, -
,
EC-130J Commando Solo III
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Radar jamming
Radar jamming and deception is a form of electronic countermeasures that intentionally sends out radio frequency signals to interfere with the operation of radar by saturating its receiver with noise or false information. Concepts that blanket the ...
/
PSYOP
, Manned
, 1978
, 7
,
,
, -
,
F-15C/D Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's ...
,
McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturing corporation and defense contractor, formed by the merger of McDonnell Aircraft and the Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967. Between then and its own merger with Boeing in 1997, it produ ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Air superiority
Aerial supremacy (also air superiority) is the degree to which a side in a conflict holds control of air power over opposing forces. There are levels of control of the air in aerial warfare. Control of the air is the aerial equivalent of c ...
, Manned
, 1976
, 234
, 1500
, 26
D variants are used for training. To be retired by 2030.
, -
,
F-15E Strike Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is an American all-weather multirole strike fighter derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. The F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without rely ...
, McDonnell Douglas/
Boeing
The Boeing Company () is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Multirole, primarily
strike
Strike may refer to:
People
* Strike (surname)
Physical confrontation or removal
*Strike (attack), attack with an inanimate object or a part of the human body intended to cause harm
*Airstrike, military strike by air forces on either a suspected ...
, Manned
, 1988
, 218
,
,
, -
,
F-15EX Eagle II
, McDonnell Douglas/
Boeing
The Boeing Company () is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Multirole, primarily
strike
Strike may refer to:
People
* Strike (surname)
Physical confrontation or removal
*Strike (attack), attack with an inanimate object or a part of the human body intended to cause harm
*Airstrike, military strike by air forces on either a suspected ...
, Manned
, 2020
, 8
,
,
F-15C/D Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's ...
replacement
, -
,
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
A large number of variants of the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon have been produced by General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and various licensed manufacturers. The details of the F-16 variants, along with major modification programs and der ...
,
General Dynamics
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American publicly traded, aerospace and defense corporation headquartered in Reston, Virginia. As of 2020, it was the fifth-largest defense contractor in the world by arms sales, and 5th largest in the Uni ...
, USA
,
Jet
,
Multirole
, Manned
, 1978
, 934
, 4600
, Being Replaced by
F-35 Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide ele ...
, -
,
F-22A Raptor
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). As the result of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, ...
,
Lockheed Martin
The Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It ...
, USA
, Jet
,
Air superiority
Aerial supremacy (also air superiority) is the degree to which a side in a conflict holds control of air power over opposing forces. There are levels of control of the air in aerial warfare. Control of the air is the aerial equivalent of c ...
, Manned
, 2005
, 186
,
,
Stealth capable aircraft. To be replaced by
NGAD
, -
,
F-35A Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide ele ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Jet
,
Multirole
, Manned
, 2016
, 283
,
,
Stealth capable aircraft.
F-16
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine Multirole combat aircraft, multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it ...
replacement
, -
,
HC-130J Combat King II
The Lockheed HC-130 is an extended-range, search and rescue (SAR)/ combat search and rescue (CSAR) version of the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, with two different versions operated by two separate services in the U.S. armed fo ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Search and rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search ...
, Manned
, 1959
, 32
,
,
, -
,
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk
,
Sikorsky
, USA
,
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forward, backward and laterally. These attributes ...
,
CSAR
, Manned
, 2016
, 106
,
, To be replaced by the
HH-60W Jolly Green II
, -
,
KC-10A Extender
The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender is an American aerial refueling tanker aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). A military version of the three-engine DC-10 airliner, the KC-10 was developed from the Advanced Tanker Cargo A ...
, McDonnell Douglas
, USA
, Jet
,
Aerial refueling
Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft a ...
, Manned
, 1981
, 59
,
,
, -
,
KC-46A Pegasus
The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is an American military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. In February 2011, the tanker was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the w ...
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Aerial refueling
Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft a ...
, Manned
, 2019
, 23
,
, 38 on order
, -
,
KC-135R/T Stratotanker
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Aerial refueling
Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft a ...
, Manned
, 1957
, 396
,
,
, -
,
LC-130H Hercules
The Lockheed LC-130 is a ski-equipped United States Air Force variant of the C-130 Hercules used in the Arctic and Antarctic. Ten are currently in service with the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard.
Design and developme ...
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Cargo aircraft
A cargo aircraft (also known as freight aircraft, freighter, airlifter or cargo jet) is a fixed-wing aircraft that is designed or converted for the carriage of air cargo, cargo rather than passenger aircraft, passengers. Such aircraft usually ...
, Manned
, 1954
, 10
,
, Assigned to
109th Airlift Wing
The 109th Airlift Wing (109 AW) is a unit of the New York Air National Guard, stationed at Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, New York. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Mobility ...
, -
,
MC-12W Liberty
The Beechcraft C-12 Huron is the military designation for a series of twin-engine turboprop aircraft based on the Beechcraft Super King Air and Beechcraft 1900. C-12 variants are used by the United States Air Force, United States Army, United S ...
, Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
, Multi-mission/Special Operations
, Manned
, 1974
, 13
,
,
, -
,
MC-130H Combat Talon II
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
, Multi-mission/Special Operations
, Manned
, 1966
, 16
,
,
, -
,
MQ-9A Reaper
,
General Atomics
General Atomics is an American energy and defense corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, specializing in research and technology development. This includes physics research in support of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion energy. The ...
, USA
, Propeller
, Multi-mission
, Unmanned
, 2006
, 251
,
,
, -
,
NC-135W
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
, Test Bed
, Manned
, 1961
, 1
,
,
, -
,
OC-135B Open Skies
The OC-135B Open Skies is a United States Air Force observation aircraft that supports the Treaty on Open Skies. The aircraft, a modified WC-135B, flies unarmed observation flights over participating parties of the treaty. Three OC-135B aircr ...
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Observation
Observation is the active acquisition of information from a primary source. In living beings, observation employs the senses. In science, observation can also involve the perception and recording of data via the use of scientific instruments. The ...
, Manned
, 1993
, 2
,
, used as part of
Treaty on Open Skies
The Treaty on Open Skies establishes a program of unarmed aerial surveillance flights over the entire territory of its participants. The treaty is designed to enhance mutual understanding and confidence by giving all participants, regardless ...
, -
,
RC-26B Metroliner
The Fairchild C-26 "Metroliner" is the designation for the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner series twin turboprop aircraft in the service of the United States military. It was not officially named by the US Armed Forces, but is unofficially known ...
, Fairchild
, USA
, Propeller
,
Reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, Manned
, 1989
, 11
,
, Used by Air National Guard for Drug Interdiction and Disaster Reconnaissance
, -
,
RC-135S Cobra Ball
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, Manned
, 1972
, 3
,
,
, -
,
RC-135U/V/W Combat Sent/Rivet Joint
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
ELINT
Signals intelligence (SIGINT) is intelligence-gathering by interception of ''signals'', whether communications between people (communications intelligence—abbreviated to COMINT) or from electronic signals not directly used in communication ( ...
/
surveillance
Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, many activities, or information for the purpose of information gathering, influencing, managing or directing. This can include observation from a distance by means of electronic equipment, such as c ...
, Manned
, 1972
, 22
,
,
, -
,
RQ-4B Global Hawk
,
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. With 90,000 employees and an annual revenue in excess of $30 billion, it is one of the world's largest weapons manufacturers and military techn ...
, USA
, Jet
, Patrol
, Unmanned
, 2001
, 37
,
,
, -
,
RQ-20 Puma
,
AeroVironment
, USA
, Propeller
,
Patrol
A patrol is commonly a group of personnel, such as Law enforcement officer, law enforcement officers, military personnel, or Security guard, security personnel, that are assigned to monitor or secure a specific geographic area.
Etymology
Fro ...
, Unmanned
, 2008
,
, 1000
,
, -
,
RQ-170 Sentinel
The Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel is an American unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Lockheed Martin and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). While the USAF has released few detail ...
,
Lockheed Martin
The Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It ...
, USA
, Jet
, Multi-Mission
, Unmanned
, 2007
,
, 20-30
,
, -
,
T-1A Jayhawk
The Raytheon T-1 Jayhawk is a twin-engined jet aircraft used by the United States Air Force for advanced pilot training. T-1A students go on to fly airlift and tanker aircraft. The T-400 is a similar version for the Japan Air Self-Defense For ...
, Raytheon
, USA
, Jet
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 1992
, 176
,
, Multi-engine trainer
, -
,
T-6A Texan II
The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a single-engine turboprop aircraft built by the Raytheon Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation since 2014). A trainer aircraft based on the Pilatus PC-9, the T-6 has replaced the United States Air Force's Cessna T ...
, Raytheon/Beechcraft
, USA
, Propeller
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 2001
, 446
,
,
, -
,
T-38A/C Talon
, Northrop
, USA
, Jet
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 1961
, 505
,
,
, -
,
T-41D Mescalero
, Cessna
, USA
,
Propeller
A propeller (colloquially often called a screw if on a ship or an airscrew if on an aircraft) is a device with a rotating hub and radiating blades that are set at a pitch to form a helical spiral which, when rotated, exerts linear thrust upon ...
,
Basic trainer
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristi ...
, Manned
, 1964
, 4
,
,
, -
,
T-51A Cessna
, Cessna
, USA
,
Propeller
A propeller (colloquially often called a screw if on a ship or an airscrew if on an aircraft) is a device with a rotating hub and radiating blades that are set at a pitch to form a helical spiral which, when rotated, exerts linear thrust upon ...
,
Basic trainer
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristi ...
, Manned
, 1957
, 3
,
,
, -
,
T-53A Kadet II
, Cirrus
, USA
,
Propeller
A propeller (colloquially often called a screw if on a ship or an airscrew if on an aircraft) is a device with a rotating hub and radiating blades that are set at a pitch to form a helical spiral which, when rotated, exerts linear thrust upon ...
,
Basic trainer
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristi ...
, Manned
, 1995
, 24
,
,
, -
,
TC-135W
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 1961
, 3
,
,
, -
,
TE-8A Joint STARS
, Northrop Grumman
, USA
, Jet
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 1991
, 1
,
,
, -
,
TH-1H Iroquois
, Bell
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Trainer
, Manned
, 1959
, 40
,
,
, -
,
TU-2S Dragon Lady
, Lockheed
, USA
, Jet
, Conversion trainer
, Manned
, 1957
, 4
,
,
, -
,
U-2S Dragon Lady
, Lockheed
, USA
, Jet
,
Reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, Manned
, 1957
, 26
,
,
, -
,
U-28A Draco
, Pilatus
,
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
, Propeller
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1991
, 35
,
, 23 used for
reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops (skirmisher ...
, -
,
UH-1N Twin Huey
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Bell Helicopter. It is a member of the extensive Huey family, the initial version was the CUH-1N Twin Huey (later CH-135 Twi ...
,
Bell
A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator. The strike may be made by an inter ...
, USA
, Helicopter
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1969
, 65
,
, To be replaced by the
MH-139 Grey Wolf
, -
,
UV-18B Twin Otter
,
De Havilland Canada
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is an aircraft manufacturer with facilities formerly based in the Downsview area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original home of de Havilland Canada was the home of the Canadian Air and Space Museum loca ...
, Canada
, Propeller
,
Utility
As a topic of economics, utility is used to model worth or value. Its usage has evolved significantly over time. The term was introduced initially as a measure of pleasure or happiness as part of the theory of utilitarianism by moral philosopher ...
, Manned
, 1988
, 1
,
,
STOL
A short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft is a conventional fixed-wing aircraft that has short runway requirements for takeoff and landing. Many STOL-designed aircraft also feature various arrangements for use on airstrips with harsh conditio ...
capable aircraft
, -
,
VC-25A Air Force One
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
, VIP Transport
, Manned
, 1990
, 2
,
, Presidential Transport, operated by
89th Airlift Wing
, -
,
WC-130J Hercules
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Weather reconnaissance
Weather reconnaissance is the acquisition of weather data used for research and planning. Typically the term reconnaissance refers to observing weather from the air, as opposed to the ground.
Methods
Aircraft
Helicopters are not built to w ...
, Manned
, 1996
, 10
,
, Assigned to
403d Wing
, -
,
WC-135C/W Constant Phoenix
, Boeing
, USA
, Jet
, Atmospheric research
, Manned
, 1993
, 2
,
,
,
*"In service" sources:
Coast Guard
, -
! Type
! Manufacturer
! Origin
! Propulsion
! Role
! Control
! Introduced
! In service
! Total
! Notes
, -
,
HC-27J Spartan
, Alenia Aeronautica
, USA
Italy
, Propeller
,
Search and rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search ...
, Manned
, 2006
, 14
,
, Former Air Force aircraft, acquired in return for the release of seven HC-130H aircraft to the United States Forest Service for use as aerial tankers.
, -
,
C-37A
The Gulfstream V (Model GV, pronounced "G-five") is a long-range, large business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace, derived from the previous Gulfstream IV. It flies up to , up to and has a range. It typically accommodates four cr ...
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
, VIP transport
, Manned
, 1997
, 1
,
, VIP transport for high-ranking members of the
Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terr ...
and U.S. Coast Guard.
, -
,
C-37B
The Gulfstream G550 is a business jet aircraft produced by General Dynamics' Gulfstream Aerospace unit in Savannah, Georgia, US. The certification designation is GV-SP. A version with reduced fuel capacity was marketed as the G500. Gulfstream ...
, Gulfstream
, USA
, Jet
, VIP transport
, Manned
, 1997
, 1
,
, VIP transport for high-ranking members of the
Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terr ...
and U.S. Coast Guard.
, -
,
HC-130H Hercules
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Search and rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search ...
, Manned
, 1959
, 14
,
, Most have been removed from service and are being replaced by HC-130J aircraft. Seven were turned over to the United States Forest Service to be converted to aerial firefighting tankers.
, -
,
HC-130J Hercules
, Lockheed Martin
, USA
, Propeller
,
Search and rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search ...
, Manned
, 1959
, 12
,
, More on order, currently being manufactured to replace HC-130H.
, -
,
HC-144A Ocean Sentry
,
Airbus
Airbus SE (; ; ; ) is a European Multinational corporation, multinational aerospace corporation. Airbus designs, manufactures and sells civil and military aerospace manufacturer, aerospace products worldwide and manufactures aircraft througho ...
, USA
Spain
, Propeller
,
Search and rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search ...
, Manned
, 2009
, 15
,
,
, -
,
HC-144B Minotaur
, Airbus
, USA
Spain
, Propeller
,
Search and rescue
Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search ...
, Manned
, 2009
, 3
,
, Minotaur upgrade of HC-144A aircraft includes advanced navigation and search and rescue equipment.
, -
,
MH-60T Jayhawk
The Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk is a multi-mission, twin-engine, medium-range helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard for search and rescue, Specialist law enforcement agency, law enforcement, military readiness and marine environment ...
, Sikorsky
, USA
, Helicopter
, Medium Range Recovery (MRR)
, Manned
, 1990
, 42
,
, will remain in service until 2027
, -
,
MH-65D Dolphin
,
Eurocopter
Airbus Helicopters SAS (formerly Eurocopter Group) is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. It is the largest in the industry in terms of revenues and turbine helicopter deliveries. Its head office is located at Marseille Provence Ai ...
, USA
France
, Helicopter
, Short Range Recovery (SRR)
, Manned
, 1985
, 95
,
,
, -
,
MH-65E Dolphin
, Eurocopter
, USA
France
, Helicopter
, Short Range Recovery (SRR)
, Manned
, 1985
, 3
,
, Upgraded version of MH-65D with advanced avionics and search and rescue equipment
*"In service" sources:
See also
*
United States Army Aviation Branch#Equipmemt
*
List of currently active United States naval aircraft
The list of United States naval aircraft contains types currently used by United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. For a complete list of naval aircraft designated under pre-1962 United States Navy designation systems, see List of ...
*
List of active United States Air Force aircraft
The following is a list of currently active military aircraft in the United States Air Force.
Aircraft Current inventory
Images
File:F-16 June 2008.jpg, An F-16C over Iraq in 2008
File:140508-F-ER377-052 (14206897326).jpg, An F-15E Strike Eag ...
*
List of military aircraft of the United States
Lists of military aircraft of the United States cover current and former aircraft of the United States Armed Forces.
By designation
* List of United States Air Force aircraft designations (1919–1962)
* List of United States Navy aircraft desig ...
*
Future military aircraft of the United States
Future military aircraft of the United States is a list of military aircraft that are being developed for use by the United States military in the near future.
For aircraft in-service see List of active United States military aircraft.
See also ...
*
List of U.S. DoD aircraft designations
*
UAVs in the U.S. military
As of January 2014, the U.S. military operates a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems AS: 7,362 RQ-11 Ravens; 990 AeroVironment Wasp IIIs; 1,137 AeroVironment RQ-20 Pumas; 306 RQ-16 T-Hawk smal ...
*
Fox (code word)
Fox is a brevity code used by NATO pilots to signal the simulated or actual release of an air-to-air munition or other combat function. Army aviation elements may use a different nomenclature, as the nature of helicopter-fired weapons is almost ...
References
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United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
United States Active Military Aircraft
*
United States military-related lists