Active United States military aircraft is a list of military aircraft that are used by the United States military. For aircraft no longer in service, see the list of military aircraft of the United States.

Army

, - ! Type ! Manufacturer ! Origin ! Propulsion ! Role ! Control ! Introduced ! data-sort-type="number" , In service ! data-sort-type="number" , Total ! Notes , - , Bombardier Challenger 600 series#CL-650, CL-650 (ARTEMIS) , Bombardier Aviation, Bombardier , Canada , Jet , ISTAR, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance , Manned , 2020 , 2 , 2 , modified Bombardier Challenger 600 series, CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N9191 c/n 5312 , - , Beechcraft 1900, C-12J , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Military transport aircraft, Transport , Manned , 1984 , 3 , , , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron, C-12 Huron , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport , Manned , 1972 , 93 , , C-12D, C-12R, C-12U, and C-12V , - , CASA C-212 Aviocar, C-41 Aviocar , CASA , Spain , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport , Manned , 1974 , 5 , , , - , Fairchild C-26 Metroliner, C-26E Metroliner , Fairchild , USA , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport , Manned , 1980s , 12 , , , - , Alenia C-27J Spartan, C-27J Spartan , Alenia Aeronautica , USA
Italy , Propeller , Military transport aircraft, Cargo aircraft , Manned , 2006 , 7 , , Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training. , - , Fokker F27 Friendship, C-31A Troopship , Fokker , Netherlands , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport , Manned , 1958 , 2 , , Used for the United States Army Parachute Team, Golden Knights Gold Team and Black Team , - , Gulfstream IV, C-20H , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , VIP Transport , Manned , 1985 , 1 , , , - , De Havilland Canada Dash 7, EO-5 , De Havilland Canada Dash 7, de Havilland Canada , Canada , Propeller , Electronic Warfare,
Surveillance aircraft, Reconnaissance , Manned , 1975 , 10 , , 3 x EO-5C, 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B , - , Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail, RC-12 , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Surveillance aircraft, Reconnaissance , Manned , 1974 , 83 , , RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12K , - , Cessna Citation V, UC-35 , Cessna , USA , Jet , Utility aircraft , Manned , 1987 , 27 , , 20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35B , - , Gulfstream V, C-37 , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , VIP Transport , Manned , 1997 , 3 , , 1 x C-37B (G550)(04-1778),
2 x C-37A (G500)(02-1863, 05–1944) , - , Bombardier Dash 8, RO-6A , Bombardier Dash 8, de Havilland Canada , Canada , Propeller , Patrol , Manned , 1983 , 6 , , ISTAR, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance , - , De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, UV-18C , de Havilland Canada , Canada , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport , Manned , 1965 , 3 , , Used for the United States Army Parachute Team, Golden Knights Gold Team , - , MH-6 Little Bird, MH/AH-6M Little Bird , MD Helicopter , USA , Helicopter , Attack helicopter, Attack , Manned , 1980 , 47 , , , - , Boeing AH-64 Apache, AH-64 Apache Longbow, Guardian , Boeing , USA , Helicopter , Attack 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. , - , Boeing CH-47 Chinook, CH-47F Chinook , Boeing , USA , Helicopter , Cargo helicopter, Transport , Manned , 1962 , 442 , , 394 x CH-47D, 48 x CH-47F. 464 new CH-47F to be delivered. To be replaced by Future Vertical Lift, Future Heavy Lift. , - , UH-60 Black Hawk, EH-60A Black Hawk , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Electronic warfare, Electronic-warfare , Manned , 1979 , 64 , , , - , CH-47 Chinook, MH-47 Chinook , Boeing , USA , Helicopter , Military helicopter#Multi-mission and rescue, Multi-mission , Manned , 1962 , 61 , , 11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47G , - , Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, MH-60 Black Hawk , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Military helicopter#Multi-mission and rescue, Multi-mission , Manned , 1979 , 58 , , 23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60L. , - , Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-60 Black Hawk , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Utility helicopter, Utility , 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. , - , Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota, UH-72A Lakota , Eurocopter , USA
Germany , Helicopter , Utility helicopter, Utility , Manned , 2007 , 341 , , 13 on order as of December 2015. , - , General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-1C Gray Eagle , General Atomics , USA , Propeller , , Unmanned , 2009 , 75 , , 133 planned , - , Prioria Robotics Maveric , Prioria Robotics , USA , Propeller , , Unmanned , 2008 , 36 , , , - , MMIST CQ-10 Snowgoose, CQ-10 Snowgoose , MMIST , Canada , Propeller , Transport , Unmanned , 2005 , 15 , , 49 planned. Parafoil and autogyro variants. , - , AAI RQ-7 Shadow, RQ-7B Shadow , AAI Corporation , USA , Propeller , , Unmanned , 2002 , 450 , , 68 on order. , - , AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven, RQ-11 Raven , AeroVironment , USA , Propeller , , Unmanned , 2003 , , , , - , AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma, RQ-20 Puma , AeroVironment , USA , Propeller , Patrol , Unmanned , 2008 , , ,

Marine Corps

, - ! Type ! Manufacturer ! Origin ! Propulsion ! Role ! Control ! Introduced ! In service ! Total ! Notes , - , C-20 Gulfstream IV, C-20G , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1985 , 2 , 2 , will be upgraded to C-20 ER , - , McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18A Hornet , McDonnell Douglas , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Fighter aircraft, Fighter , Manned , 1985 , 36 Active, 7 Training, 12 Stored , 55 , Scheduled to be replaced by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35B/C Lightning II by 2019 , - , McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18B Hornet , McDonnell Douglas , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Trainer (aircraft), Trainer , Manned , 1985 , 4 Training, 3 Stored , 7 , Scheduled to be replaced by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35B/C Lightning II by 2019. , - , McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18C Hornet , McDonnell Douglas , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Fighter aircraft, Fighter , Manned , 1985 , 60 Active, 12 Training, 47 Stored , 119 , Scheduled to begin replacement by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35B/C Lightning II starting 2019. , - , McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18D Hornet , McDonnell Douglas , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Airstrike, Strike , Manned , 1985 , 48 Active, 20 Training, 24 Stored , 92 , Scheduled to begin replacement by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35B/C Lightning II starting 2023. , - , Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35B Lightning II , Lockheed Martin , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Fighter aircraft, Fighter , Manned , 2015 , 32 Active, 25 Training , 57 , V/STOL variant. Planned total of 353 F-35Bs and 67 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace various aircraft. , - , Northrop F-5, F-5N Tiger II , Northrop , USA , Jet , Aggressor squadron, Aggressor , Manned , 1959 , 12 , , Scheduled to maintain service till 2026. , - , Lockheed Martin KC-130, KC-130J Super Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Aerial refueling , Manned , 1962 , 52 , , , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12W Huron , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1974 , 8 , 8 , Scheduled to replace the Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12F/M Huron by 2024. , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12M Huron , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1974 , 2 , 2 , Scheduled to be replaced by Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12W Huron by 2024. , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12F Huron , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1974 , 4 , 4 , Scheduled to be replaced by Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12W Huron by 2024. , - , Cessna Citation, UC-35D Citation , Cessna , USA , Jet , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1972 , 10 Active , 10 , To be replaced/upgraded to UC-35 ER. , - , Cessna Citation, UC-35C Citation , Cessna , USA , Jet , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1972 , 2 Active , 2 , To be replaced/upgraded to UC-35 ER. , - , Bell AH-1Z Viper, AH-1Z Viper , Bell , USA , Helicopter , Attack helicopter, Attack , Manned , 2010 , 90 , , 189 planned in total , - , Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, CH-53E Super Stallion , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Cargo helicopter, Cargo/Transport , Manned , 1981 , 96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training , 142 , To be replaced by Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, CH-53K King Stallion, in flight testing - 2015. , - , Bell UH-1Y Venom, UH-1Y Venom , Bell , USA , Helicopter , Utility helicopter, Utility , Manned , 2008 , 122 , 160 , , - , Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King, VH-3D Sea King , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Marine One VIP Transport , Manned , 1961 , 11 , , To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92, Sikorsky VH-92A , - , Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, VH-60N Whitehawk , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Marine One VIP Transport , Manned , 1979 , 8 , , To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92, Sikorsky VH-92A , - , McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B/+ Harrier II , McDonnell Douglas , US / UK , Jet , Ground-attack aircraft, Attack/Trainer , Manned , 1985 , 80 Active, 13 training, 4 test aircraft , 97 , VTOL. To be replaced by F-35B , - , Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey, MV-22B Osprey , Bell Boeing , USA , Tiltrotor , Multi-mission , Manned , 2007 , 236 , 300 , VTOL. 360 on order , - , Kaman K-MAX#Unmanned remote control version, K-MAX , Kaman Aircraft, Kaman , USA , Helicopter , Cargo and transport , Unmanned , 1991 , 1 , , Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type. , - , AAI RQ-7 Shadow, RQ-7B Shadow , AAI Corporation , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Unmanned , 2002 , 50 , , , - , AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven, RQ-11 Raven , AeroVironment , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Unmanned , 2003 , , , , - , Boeing ScanEagle, MQ-27 , Boeing , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Unmanned , 2005 , , , , - , AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma, RQ-20 Puma , AeroVironment , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Unmanned , 2008 , , , , - , Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack, RQ-21A Blackjack , Boeing Insitu , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Unmanned , 2014 , , , , - , Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout, MQ-8B Fire Scout , Northrop Grumman , USA , Helicopter , Multi-Mission , Unmanned , 2009 , 27Robochoppers Turned Into Maritime Recon Aircraft
- Strategypage.com, 18 January 2013 , , , - , Black Hornet Nano , Prox Dynamics , Norway , Helicopter , , Unmanned , 2015 , , , , - , General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-9 Reaper , General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Atomics , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Unmanned , 2023 , , 8 , Scheduled to 2023. *"In service" sources:

Navy

, - ! Type ! Manufacturer ! Origin ! Propulsion ! Role ! Control ! Introduced ! In service ! Total ! Notes , - , Grumman C-2 Greyhound, C-2A Greyhound , Grumman , USA , Propeller , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1966 , 33 , , To be replaced by 44 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, CMV-22 , - , Gulfstream IV, C-20 , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1985 , 4 , , C-20G , - , Gulfstream V, C-37 , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1997 , 4 , , 1 x C-37A , - , Boeing C-40 Clipper, C-40A Clipper , Boeing , USA , Jet , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 2001 , 17 , , , - , Lockheed C-130 Hercules, C-130T Hercules , Lockheed , USA , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1956 , 15 , , , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron, UC-12 Huron , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1974 , 14 , , , - , Fairchild C-26 Metroliner, C-26D Metroliner , Fairchild , USA , Propeller , cargo aircraft, Cargo/Transport aircraft , Manned , 1980s , 6 , , , - , Lockheed Martin KC-130, KC-130T , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , aerial refueling, Aerial Refueling , Manned , 1962 , 5 , , , - , Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, E-2C/D Hawkeye , Northrop Grumman , USA , Propeller , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Command and control, Airborne Command and Control aircraft , Manned , 1963 , 81 , , , - , Boeing E-6 Mercury, E-6B Mercury , Boeing , USA , Jet , TACAMO , Manned , 1989 , 16 , , , - , Boeing EA-18G Growler, EA-18G Growler , Boeing , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Electronic warfare, Electronic-warfare aircraft , Manned , 2009 , 155 , , , - , Lockheed EP-3, EP-3E ARIES II , Lockheed , USA , Propeller , Electronic warfare, Electronic-warfare aircraft , Manned , 1950s , 12 , , , - , Northrop F-5, F-5F/N Tiger II , Northrop , USA , Jet , Aggressor squadron, Aggressor , Manned , 1962 , 29 , , F-5F, F-5N. Used for adversary training , - , General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-16 Fighting Falcon , General Dynamics , USA , Jet , Aggressor squadron, Aggressor , Manned , 1978 , 14 , , Used for adversary training. , - , Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet , McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Fighter aircraft, Fighter , Manned , 1999 , 512 , , F/A-18E and F/A-18F. 22 on order. , - , F-35C, F-35C Lightning II , Lockheed Martin , USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Fighter aircraft , Manned , 2015 , 118 , , 260 planned , - , MQ-4C, MQ-4C Triton , Northrop Grumman , USA , Jet , Unmanned aerial vehicle , Unmanned , 2018 , 2 , , 68 Planned , - , Lockheed P-3 Orion, P-3C Orion , Lockheed , USA , Propeller , Maritime patrol aircraft , Manned , 1962 , 37 , , To be replaced by Boeing P-8 Poseidon, P-8 , - , Boeing P-8 Poseidon, P-8A Poseidon , Boeing , USA , Jet , Anti-submarine warfare, Anti-Submarine-warfare aircraft , Manned , 2013 , 91 , , 24 on order , - , Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, T-6 Texan II , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer aircraft , Manned , 2001 , 294 , , 29 on order. , - , Beechcraft King Air, T-44A , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer aircraft , Manned , 1964 , 57 , , , - , McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk, T-45C Goshawk , McDonnell Douglas , UK/USA , Jet , Carrier-based aircraft, Carrier-based Trainer (aircraft), Trainer aircraft , Manned , 1991 , 194 , , , - , Cessna Citation, UC-35D , Cessna , USA , Jet , Utility aircraft , Manned , 1972 , 1 , , , - , Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, CMV-22 Osprey , Bell Boeing , USA , Tiltrotor , Military helicopters#Multi-mission and rescue, Multi-mission , Manned , 2007 , 1 , , 48 on order. , - , Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, MH-53E Sea Dragon , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Military helicopters#Multi-mission and rescue, Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery , Manned , 1981 , 27 , , , - , Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk, MH-60 Seahawk , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Anti-submarine warfare, Anti-submarine warfare helicopter

Military helicopters#Multi-mission and rescue, Multi-mission , Manned , 1984 , 508 , , , - , Bell 206, TH-57B/C Sea Ranger , Bell , USA , Helicopter , Military helicopters#Training helicopters, Trainer , Manned , 1984 , 114 , , To be replaced by the AgustaWestland AW119 Koala#Variants, AgustaWestland TH-57A Thrasher , - , Boeing ScanEagle, ScanEagle , Boeing , USA , Propeller , , Unmanned , 2005 , , , , - , Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack, RQ-21A Blackjack , Boeing Insitu , USA , Propeller , , Unmanned , 2014 , , , , - , Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout, MQ-8B Fire Scout , Northrop Grumman , 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 , - , Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, A-10C Thunderbolt II , Fairchild Republic , USA , Jet , Close air support, CAS / attack aircraft, Attack , Manned , 1977 , 281 , , , - , Lockheed AC-130#Variants, AC-130J Ghostrider , Lockheed , USA , Propeller , Close air support, CAS / attack aircraft, Attack , Manned , 2017 , 6 , , Replacement for the AC-130U. , - , Lockheed AC-130, AC-130W Stinger II , Lockheed , USA , Propeller , Close air support, CAS / attack aircraft, Attack , Manned , 1966 , 20 , , Currently being replaced by the AC-130J. , - , Rockwell B-1 Lancer, B-1B Lancer , Rockwell International , USA , Jet , Bomber , Manned , 1986 , 45 , , Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, B-21 Raider. , - , Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, B-2A Spirit , Northrop Grumman , USA , Jet , Bomber , Manned , 1997 , 19 , , Stealth aircraft, Stealth capable aircraft. To be replaced by the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, B-21 Raider. , - , Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, B-52H Stratofortress , Boeing , USA , Jet , Bomber , Manned , 1955 , 74 , , 2 retired B52H being reactivated to replace damaged aircraft and return fleet size to 76. , - , Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, C-5M Super Galaxy , Lockheed , USA , Jet , Airlift#Strategic airlift, Strategic airlifter , Manned , 1970 , 52 , , , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron, C-12C/D/H/J Huron , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Transport , Manned , 1972 , 55 , , 32 aircraft are used for Reconnaissance aircraft, reconnaissance , - , Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, C-17A Globemaster III , McDonnell Douglas/Boeing , USA , Jet , Airlift#Strategic airlift, Strategic airlifter , Manned , 1995 , 222 , , Were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing. , - , Learjet 35, C-21A Learjet 35 , Learjet , USA , Jet , Air transports of heads of state and government, VIP transport , Manned , 1985 , 18 , , , - , Boeing C-32, C-32A/B Air Force Two , Boeing , USA , Jet , Air transports of heads of state and government, VIP transport , Manned , 1998 , 6 , , , - , Gulfstream V, C-37A/B Gulfstream V , Gulfstream Aerospace, Gulfstream , USA , Jet , VIP transport , Manned , 1998 , 11 , , , - , Boeing C-40 Clipper, C-40B/C , Boeing , USA , Jet , Air transports of heads of state and government, VIP transport , Manned , 2001 , 11 , , , - , Lockheed C-130H Hercules, C-130H Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Airlift#Tactical airlift, Tactical airlifter , Manned , 1956 , 192 , , , - , Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, C-130J Super Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Airlift#Tactical airlift, Tactical airlifter , Manned , 1996 , 132 , , , - , PZL M28 Skytruck, C-145A Skytruck , PZL Mielec , Poland , Propeller , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 2007 , 5 , , Assigned to the 6th Special Operations Squadron , - , Dornier 328, C-146A Wolfhound , Fairchild-Dornier , Germany , Propeller , Military transport aircraft, Transport , Manned , 2011 , 20 , , Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron , - , CASA/IPTN CN-235, CN-235 , CASA , Spain , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Manned , 1988 , 5 , , Flown with the 427th Special Operations Squadron , - , Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey, CV-22B Osprey , Bell, Boeing , USA , Tiltrotor , Combat search and rescue, CSAR / transport , Manned , 2006 , 50 , , , - , Boeing E-3 Sentry, E-3B/C/G Sentry (AWACS) , Boeing , USA , Jet , Airborne early warning and control, AWACS , Manned , 1977 , 31 , , , - , Boeing E-4, E-4B (NAOC) , Boeing , USA , Jet , Command and control , Manned , 1973 , 4 , , assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group , - , Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS, E-8C Joint STARS , Northrop Grumman , USA , Jet , Command and control , Manned , 1996 , 16 , , , - , Bombardier Dash 8, E-9A Widget , De Havilland Canada , Canada , Propeller , Surveillance aircraft, Surveillance , Manned , 1984 , 3 , , , - , Bombardier Global Express, E-11A (BACN) , Northrop Grumman , USA / Canada , Jet , Command and control / Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, BACN , Manned , 2005 , 4 , , , - , EC-130H Compass Call , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Radar jamming and deception, Radar jamming / Psychological operations (United States)#Air Force, PSYOP , Manned , 1982 , 12 , , , - , Lockheed EC-130, EC-130J Commando Solo III , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Radar jamming and deception, Radar jamming / Psychological operations (United States)#Air Force, PSYOP , Manned , 1978 , 7 , , , - , McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, F-15C/D Eagle , McDonnell Douglas , USA , Jet , Air superiority fighter, Air superiority , Manned , 1976 , 234 , 1500 , 26 McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle#Variants, D variants are used for training. To be retired by 2030. , - , McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15E Strike Eagle , McDonnell Douglas/Boeing , USA , Jet , Multirole combat aircraft, Multirole, primarily Strike aircraft, strike , Manned , 1988 , 218 , , , - , McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15EX Eagle II , McDonnell Douglas/Boeing , USA , Jet , Multirole combat aircraft, Multirole, primarily Strike aircraft, strike , Manned , 2020 , 8 , , McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, F-15C/D Eagle replacement , - , General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-16C/D Fighting Falcon , General Dynamics , USA , Jet aircraft, Jet , Multirole combat aircraft, Multirole , Manned , 1978 , 934 , 4600 , Being Replaced by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35 Lightning II , - , Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, F-22A Raptor , Lockheed Martin , USA , Jet , Air superiority fighter, Air superiority , Manned , 2005 , 186 , , Stealth aircraft, Stealth capable aircraft. To be replaced by Next Generation Air Dominance, NGAD , - , Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, F-35A Lightning II , Lockheed Martin , USA , Jet , Multirole combat aircraft, Multirole , Manned , 2016 , 283 , , Stealth aircraft, Stealth capable aircraft. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-16 replacement , - , Lockheed HC-130#Variants, HC-130J Combat King II , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Search and rescue , Manned , 1959 , 32 , , , - , Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk, HH-60G/U Pave Hawk , Sikorsky Aircraft, Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Combat search and rescue, CSAR , Manned , 2016 , 106 , , To be replaced by the Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk#Variants, HH-60W Jolly Green II , - , McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender, KC-10A Extender , McDonnell Douglas , USA , Jet , Aerial refueling , Manned , 1981 , 59 , , , - , Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, KC-46A Pegasus , Boeing , USA , Jet , Aerial refueling , Manned , 2019 , 23 , , 38 on order , - , Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-135R/T Stratotanker , Boeing , USA , Jet , Aerial refueling , Manned , 1957 , 396 , , , - , LC-130, LC-130H Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Cargo aircraft , Manned , 1954 , 10 , , Assigned to 109th Airlift Wing , - , Beechcraft C-12 Huron#Special Military Variants, MC-12W Liberty , Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Multi-mission/Special Operations , Manned , 1974 , 13 , , , - , Lockheed MC-130, MC-130H Combat Talon II , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Multi-mission/Special Operations , Manned , 1966 , 16 , , , - , General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-9A Reaper , General Atomics , USA , Propeller , Multi-mission , Unmanned , 2006 , 251 , , , - , Boeing NC-135, NC-135W , Boeing , USA , Jet , Test Bed , Manned , 1961 , 1 , , , - , Boeing OC-135B Open Skies, OC-135B Open Skies , Boeing , USA , Jet , Surveillance aircraft, Observation , Manned , 1993 , 2 , , used as part of Treaty on Open Skies , - , Fairchild C-26 Metroliner, RC-26B Metroliner , Fairchild , USA , Propeller , Reconnaissance , Manned , 1989 , 11 , , Used by Air National Guard for Drug Interdiction and Disaster Reconnaissance , - , Boeing RC-135, RC-135S Cobra Ball , Boeing , USA , Jet , Reconnaissance aircraft, Reconnaissance , Manned , 1972 , 3 , , , - , Boeing RC-135, RC-135U/V/W Combat Sent/Rivet Joint , Boeing , USA , Jet , Signals intelligence#Electronic signals intelligence, ELINT / Surveillance aircraft, surveillance , Manned , 1972 , 22 , , , - , Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, RQ-4B Global Hawk , Northrop Grumman , USA , Jet , Patrol , Unmanned , 2001 , 37 , , , - , AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma, RQ-20 Puma , AeroVironment , USA , Propeller , Patrol aircraft, Patrol , Unmanned , 2008 , , 1000 , , - , Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel, RQ-170 Sentinel , Lockheed Martin , USA , Jet , Multi-Mission , Unmanned , 2007 , , 20-30 , , - , Raytheon T-1 Jayhawk, T-1A Jayhawk , Raytheon , USA , Jet , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer , Manned , 1992 , 176 , , Multi-engine trainer , - , Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, T-6A Texan II , Raytheon/Beechcraft , USA , Propeller , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer , Manned , 2001 , 446 , , , - , Northrop T-38 Talon, T-38A/C Talon , Northrop , USA , Jet , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer , Manned , 1961 , 505 , , , - , Cessna T-41 Mescalero#Variants, T-41D Mescalero , Cessna , USA , Propeller (aeronautics), Propeller , Trainer (aircraft), Basic trainer , Manned , 1964 , 4 , , , - , Cessna 150#Variants, T-51A Cessna , Cessna , USA , Propeller (aeronautics), Propeller , Trainer (aircraft), Basic trainer , Manned , 1957 , 3 , , , - , Cirrus SR20, T-53A Kadet II , Cirrus , USA , Propeller (aeronautics), Propeller , Trainer (aircraft), Basic trainer , Manned , 1995 , 24 , , , - , Boeing RC-135#TC-135, TC-135W , Boeing , USA , Jet , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer , Manned , 1961 , 3 , , , - , Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS#Variants, TE-8A Joint STARS , Northrop Grumman , USA , Jet , Trainer (aircraft), Trainer , Manned , 1991 , 1 , , , - , Bell UH-1 Iroquois, TH-1H Iroquois , Bell , USA , Helicopter , Trainer helicopter, Trainer , Manned , 1959 , 40 , , , - , Lockheed U-2, TU-2S Dragon Lady , Lockheed , USA , Jet , Conversion trainer , Manned , 1957 , 4 , , , - , Lockheed U-2, U-2S Dragon Lady , Lockheed , USA , Jet , Reconnaissance aircraft, Reconnaissance , Manned , 1957 , 26 , , , - , Pilatus PC-12, U-28A Draco , Pilatus , Switzerland , Propeller , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1991 , 35 , , 23 used for Reconnaissance aircraft, reconnaissance , - , Bell UH-1N Twin Huey, UH-1N Twin Huey , Bell Textron, Bell , USA , Helicopter , Utility helicopter, Utility , Manned , 1969 , 65 , , To be replaced by the AgustaWestland AW139#Variants, MH-139 Grey Wolf , - , de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, UV-18B Twin Otter , De Havilland Canada , Canada , Propeller , Utility aircraft, Utility , Manned , 1988 , 1 , , STOL capable aircraft , - , Boeing VC-25, VC-25A Air Force One , Boeing , USA , Jet , VIP Transport , Manned , 1990 , 2 , , Presidential Transport, operated by 89th Airlift Wing , - , Lockheed WC-130, WC-130J Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Hurricane Hunters, Weather reconnaissance , Manned , 1996 , 10 , , Assigned to 403d Wing , - , Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix, 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 , - , Alenia C-27J Spartan, HC-27J Spartan , Alenia Aeronautica , USA
Italy , Propeller , Search and rescue , 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. , - , Gulfstream V, C-37A , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , VIP transport , Manned , 1997 , 1 , , VIP transport for high-ranking members of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard. , - , Gulfstream V, C-37B , Gulfstream , USA , Jet , VIP transport , Manned , 1997 , 1 , , VIP transport for high-ranking members of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard. , - , Lockheed HC-130, HC-130H Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Search and rescue , 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. , - , Lockheed HC-130, HC-130J Hercules , Lockheed Martin , USA , Propeller , Search and rescue , Manned , 1959 , 12 , , More on order, currently being manufactured to replace HC-130H. , - , EADS CASA HC-144 Ocean Sentry, HC-144A Ocean Sentry , Airbus , USA
Spain , Propeller , Search and rescue , Manned , 2009 , 15 , , , - , EADS CASA HC-144 Ocean Sentry, HC-144B Minotaur , Airbus , USA
Spain , Propeller , Search and rescue , Manned , 2009 , 3 , , Minotaur upgrade of HC-144A aircraft includes advanced navigation and search and rescue equipment. , - , Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk, MH-60T Jayhawk , Sikorsky , USA , Helicopter , Medium Range Recovery (MRR) , Manned , 1990 , 42 , , will remain in service until 2027 , - , Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin, MH-65D Dolphin , Eurocopter , USA
France , Helicopter , Short Range Recovery (SRR) , Manned , 1985 , 95 , , , - , Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin, 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:

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