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List of active United States military aircraft

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List of active United States military aircraft

The United States Armed Forces uses a wide variety of military aircraft across the respective aviation arms of its various service branches. The numbers of specific aircraft listed in the following entries are estimates from published sources and may not be exhaustive. For aircraft no longer in service, see the list of military aircraft of the United States.

Tables

· Air Force
OA-1K Skyraider II
OA-1K Skyraider II
Aircraft
OA-1K Skyraider II
Manufacturer
L3Harris
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
CAS / Attack
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2025
Inventory
8
Notes
SOF support
A-10C Thunderbolt II
A-10C Thunderbolt II
Aircraft
A-10C Thunderbolt II
Manufacturer
Fairchild Republic
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
CAS / Attack
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2007 (A-10C)
Inventory
162
Notes
The Air Force is seeking to retire all A-10s in FY2026.
A-29C Super Tucano
A-29C Super Tucano
Aircraft
A-29C Super Tucano
Manufacturer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Origin
Brazil
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Research and development
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2003
Inventory
3
Notes
Delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command in 2021. Transferred to the U . Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024.
EA-37B Compass Call
EA-37B Compass Call
Aircraft
EA-37B Compass Call
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Radar jamming / PSYOP
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2026
Inventory
1
Notes
2 ordered Replacement for EC-130H Compass Call. 10 planned.
B-1 Lancer
B-1 Lancer
Aircraft
B-1 Lancer
Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Bomber
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1986
Inventory
45
Notes
Long-range conventional bomber. Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032. The Air Force is seeking to divest one B-1 in FY2026.
B-2 Spirit
B-2 Spirit
Aircraft
B-2 Spirit
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Bomber
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1997
Inventory
19
Notes
Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032. One aircraft to be divested in FY2025.
B-21 Raider
B-21 Raider
Aircraft
B-21 Raider
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Bomber
Control
Optionally piloted
Inventory
3
Notes
Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. The first B-21 test aircraft made its maiden flight in November 2023. To replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer around 2032.
B-52H Stratofortress
B-52H Stratofortress
Aircraft
B-52H Stratofortress
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Bomber
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1961 (B-52H)
Inventory
76
Notes
Currently undergoing re-engining. Expected to serve into the 2050s.
C-5M Super Galaxy
C-5M Super Galaxy
Aircraft
C-5M Super Galaxy
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Strategic airlifter
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2014 (C-5M)
Inventory
52
C-12C/D/F/J Huron
C-12C/D/F/J Huron
Aircraft
C-12C/D/F/J Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 1974
Inventory
29
C-17A Globemaster III
C-17A Globemaster III
Aircraft
C-17A Globemaster III
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Strategic airlifter
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1995
Inventory
222
Notes
These were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing.
C-21A Learjet 35
C-21A Learjet 35
Aircraft
C-21A Learjet 35
Manufacturer
Learjet
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1984
Inventory
19
VC-25A
VC-25A
Aircraft
VC-25A
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Presidential transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1990
Inventory
2
C-32A/B Air Force Two
C-32A/B Air Force Two
Aircraft
C-32A/B Air Force Two
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1998
Inventory
4/2
C-37A/B Gulfstream V
C-37A/B Gulfstream V
Aircraft
C-37A/B Gulfstream V
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1998
Inventory
9/7
Notes
VIP transport. 16 planned.
C-40B/C
C-40B/C
Aircraft
C-40B/C
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2003
Inventory
4/7
KC-46A Pegasus
KC-46A Pegasus
Aircraft
KC-46A Pegasus
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aerial refueling
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
FY24 (planned)
Inventory
77
Notes
179 planned.
C-130H Hercules
C-130H Hercules
Aircraft
C-130H Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Tactical airlifter
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 1974
Inventory
126
Notes
The C-130J is replacing the C-130H on a one-for-one basis. The Air Force has Congressionally mandated floor of 271 C-130 aircraft. The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 C-130Hs in FY2026.
EC-130H Compass Call
EC-130H Compass Call
Aircraft
EC-130H Compass Call
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Radar jamming / PSYOP
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1983; Block 35, 2011
Inventory
5
Notes
The Air Force is seeking to divest 3 EC-130Hs in FY2026.
LC-130H Hercules
LC-130H Hercules
Aircraft
LC-130H Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo aircraft
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 1984
Inventory
10
Notes
Assigned to 109th Airlift Wing
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules
Aircraft
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Tactical airlifter
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2006
Inventory
151
AC-130J Ghostrider
AC-130J Ghostrider
Aircraft
AC-130J Ghostrider
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
CAS / Attack
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2017 (AC-130J)
Inventory
31
Notes
Final aircraft delivered in 2022.
HC-130J Combat King II
HC-130J Combat King II
Aircraft
HC-130J Combat King II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Search and rescue
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2013
Inventory
39
MC-130J Commando II
MC-130J Commando II
Aircraft
MC-130J Commando II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Multi-mission/Special Operations
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2012
Inventory
57
Notes
64 planned.
WC-130J Hercules
WC-130J Hercules
Aircraft
WC-130J Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Weather reconnaissance
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2006
Inventory
10
Notes
Assigned to 403d Wing
WC-135R Constant Phoenix
WC-135R Constant Phoenix
Aircraft
WC-135R Constant Phoenix
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Atmospheric research
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2022 (WC-135R)
Inventory
3
KC-135R/T Stratotanker
KC-135R/T Stratotanker
Aircraft
KC-135R/T Stratotanker
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aerial refueling
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1957
Inventory
376
Notes
The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 KC-135 in FY2026.
TC-135S/W
TC-135S/W
Aircraft
TC-135S/W
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1961
Inventory
3
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint
Aircraft
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Reconnaissance / ELINT / surveillance
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1972
Inventory
25
C-146A Wolfhound
C-146A Wolfhound
Aircraft
C-146A Wolfhound
Manufacturer
Fairchild-Dornier
Origin
Germany
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 2011
Inventory
20
Notes
Delivered 2011–2017. Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron
C-147A
C-147A
Aircraft
C-147A
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Transport
Control
Manned
Notes
For the U . Army Parachute Team
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS)
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS)
Aircraft
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
AWACS
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1977; 2014 (Block 40/45)
Inventory
15
Notes
To be replaced by the E-2D Hawkeye.
E-4B (NAOC)
E-4B (NAOC)
Aircraft
E-4B (NAOC)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Command and control
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1978 (E-4B)
Inventory
4
Notes
Assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group. To be replaced by the Survivable Airborne Operations Center.
E-9A Widget
E-9A Widget
Aircraft
E-9A Widget
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Surveillance
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1988
Inventory
2
Notes
Military surveillance version of the DHC-8-100, used for missile range control.
E-11A (BACN)
E-11A (BACN)
Aircraft
E-11A (BACN)
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA / Canada
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Command and control / BACN
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 2011
Inventory
5
Notes
2 aircraft to be divested in FY2025. Nine planned.
F-15C/D Eagle
F-15C/D Eagle
Aircraft
F-15C/D Eagle
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Air superiority
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1979 (F-15C/D)
Inventory
108
Notes
F-15C retired from active service in 2025. 12 D variants are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 13 F-15C and Ds s in FY2026.
F-15E Strike Eagle
F-15E Strike Eagle
Aircraft
F-15E Strike Eagle
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Multirole, primarily strike
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1989
Inventory
218
Notes
The Air Force is seeking to divest 21 F-15Es FY2026.
F-15EX Eagle II
F-15EX Eagle II
Aircraft
F-15EX Eagle II
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Multirole, primarily strike
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2024 (planned)
Inventory
8
Notes
F-15C/D Eagle replacement. 267 planned.
QF-16A/C
QF-16A/C
Aircraft
QF-16A/C
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Target drone
Control
Optionally piloted
Introduced/IOC
2016
Inventory
73
Notes
Conversion of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to full-scale aerial target. Final deliveries will take place 2024–2025. 126 planned.
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Aircraft
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Manufacturer
General Dynamics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Multirole
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1981 (Block 25-32); 1989 (Block 40/42); 1994 (Block 50/52)
Inventory
762
Notes
The Air Force is seeking to divest 62 F-16C/Ds in FY2026.
F-22A Raptor
F-22A Raptor
Aircraft
F-22A Raptor
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Air superiority
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2005
Inventory
183
Notes
Stealth aircraft. To be succeeded by the F-47.
F-35A Lightning II
F-35A Lightning II
Aircraft
F-35A Lightning II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Multirole
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2016
Inventory
302
Notes
7 on order 1,763 planned.
F-117 Nighthawk
F-117 Nighthawk
Aircraft
F-117 Nighthawk
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aggressor aircraft/research and development
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1983
Inventory
4
Notes
Although officially retired in 2008, the aircraft has been involved in various exercises beginning around 2020. The Air Force possesses 45 F-117s, some in flyable condition, As of 2023. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034.
TG-15A
TG-15A
Aircraft
TG-15A
Propulsion
Glider
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Inventory
2
TG-15B
TG-15B
Aircraft
TG-15B
Propulsion
Glider
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Inventory
3
TG-16A
TG-16A
Aircraft
TG-16A
Propulsion
Glider
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Inventory
19
TG-17A
TG-17A
Aircraft
TG-17A
Propulsion
Glider
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Inventory
1
Notes
MDM MDM-1 Fox donated to the 94th Flying Training Squadron.
TH-1H Iroquois
TH-1H Iroquois
Aircraft
TH-1H Iroquois
Manufacturer
Bell
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 2009
Inventory
28
Notes
Light lift training helicopter To be replaced by the MH-139A.
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational Support Airlift
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational Support Airlift
Aircraft
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational Support Airlift
Manufacturer
Bell
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1970
Inventory
63
Notes
Light lift helicopter. To be replaced by the MH-139 Grey Wolf. The Air Force is seeking to divest 4 UH-1Ns in FY2026.
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk
Aircraft
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
CSAR
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1982
Inventory
64
Notes
To be replaced by the HH-60W Jolly Green II Air Force is seeking to divest 11 HH-60G in FY2026.
HH-60W Jolly Green II
HH-60W Jolly Green II
Aircraft
HH-60W Jolly Green II
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
CSAR
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2022
Inventory
32
Notes
To replace the HH-60G/U Pave Hawk. 85 planned.
MH-139A Grey Wolf
MH-139A Grey Wolf
Aircraft
MH-139A Grey Wolf
Manufacturer
AgustaWestland
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2023 (planned)
Inventory
7
Notes
6 test aircraft and 1 production aircraft have been delivered. 20 on order. 42 planned.
P-9A Pale Ale
P-9A Pale Ale
Aircraft
P-9A Pale Ale
Manufacturer
Bombardier
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Maritime patrol
Control
Manned
Inventory
4
Notes
Government-owned contractor-operated fleet tasked with monitoring drug trafficking.
RQ-4B Global Hawk
RQ-4B Global Hawk
Aircraft
RQ-4B Global Hawk
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
ISTAR
Control
Unmanned
Introduced/IOC
2011 (Block 30), 2016 (Block 40)
Inventory
9
MQ-9A Reaper
MQ-9A Reaper
Aircraft
MQ-9A Reaper
Manufacturer
General Atomics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Multi-mission
Control
Unmanned
Introduced/IOC
2007, 2015 (ER)
Inventory
102
RQ-20 Puma
RQ-20 Puma
Aircraft
RQ-20 Puma
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Patrol
Control
Unmanned
Introduced/IOC
2008
RQ-170 Sentinel
RQ-170 Sentinel
Aircraft
RQ-170 Sentinel
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Multi-Mission
Control
Unmanned
Introduced/IOC
2007
T-1A Jayhawk
T-1A Jayhawk
Aircraft
T-1A Jayhawk
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1993
Inventory
127
Notes
Multi-engine trainer. The Air Force is seeking to divest 35 T-1s in FY2026.
T-6A Texan II
T-6A Texan II
Aircraft
T-6A Texan II
Manufacturer
Raytheon/Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2000
Inventory
442
T-7 Red Hawk
T-7 Red Hawk
Aircraft
T-7 Red Hawk
Manufacturer
Boeing / Saab
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2028 (planned)
Inventory
2
Notes
Replacement for the T-38 Talon. The first five test aircraft will be production representative. 351 planned.
T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon
T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon
Aircraft
T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon
Manufacturer
Northrop
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1961
Inventory
495
Notes
To be replaced by the T-7A. The Air Force is seeking to divest 17 T-38A/Cs in FY2026.
T-41D Mescalero
T-41D Mescalero
Aircraft
T-41D Mescalero
Manufacturer
Cessna
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Basic trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1964
Inventory
4
T-51A Cessna
T-51A Cessna
Aircraft
T-51A Cessna
Manufacturer
Cessna
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Basic trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1957
Inventory
3
T-53A Kadet II
T-53A Kadet II
Aircraft
T-53A Kadet II
Manufacturer
Cirrus
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Basic trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1995
Inventory
24
Notes
USAFA flight training aircraft
U-2S Dragon Lady
U-2S Dragon Lady
Aircraft
U-2S Dragon Lady
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
c. 1981 (U-2R)
Inventory
27
Notes
The Air Force plans to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.
TU-2S Dragon Lady
TU-2S Dragon Lady
Aircraft
TU-2S Dragon Lady
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Conversion trainer
Control
Manned
Inventory
4
Notes
The Air Force is seeking to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.
U-28A Draco/PC-12
U-28A Draco/PC-12
Aircraft
U-28A Draco/PC-12
Manufacturer
Pilatus
Origin
Switzerland
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1991
Inventory
30 U-28A/5 PC-12
Notes
PC-12 used for training. Used by SOCOM for reconnaissance. To be replaced in SOCOM by the OA-1K Sky Warden.
UV-18B Twin Otter
UV-18B Twin Otter
Aircraft
UV-18B Twin Otter
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1988
Inventory
3
Notes
USAFA parachute training aircraft
CV-22B Osprey
CV-22B Osprey
Aircraft
CV-22B Osprey
Manufacturer
Bell, Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Tiltrotor
Role
CSAR / transport
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
2006
Inventory
52
Notes
2 on order. Two aging CV-22Bs will be divested in FY2025 and be replaced with new aircraft.
X-62 VISTA
X-62 VISTA
Aircraft
X-62 VISTA
Manufacturer
General Dynamics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
In-flight simulator
Control
Optionally piloted
Introduced/IOC
1992
Inventory
1
Notes
A highly modified version of the F-16D incorporating artificial intelligence used by the U . Air Force Test Pilot School
BQM-167 Skeeter
BQM-167 Skeeter
Aircraft
BQM-167 Skeeter
Manufacturer
Composite Engineering
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Target drone
Control
Unmanned
Introduced/IOC
2008
Inventory
37
Notes
Subscale aerial target. 800+ planned.
CN-235
CN-235
Aircraft
CN-235
Manufacturer
CASA
Origin
Spain
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Manned
Introduced/IOC
1988
Inventory
5
Notes
Flown with the 427th Special Operations Squadron
Dzyne ULTRA
Dzyne ULTRA
Aircraft
Dzyne ULTRA
Manufacturer
DZYNE Technologies
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Surveillance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced/IOC
c. 2024
Aircraft
Manufacturer
Origin
Propulsion
Role
Control
Introduced/IOC
Inventory
Notes
OA-1K Skyraider II
L3Harris
USA
Propeller
CAS / Attack
Manned
2025
8
SOF support
A-10C Thunderbolt II
Fairchild Republic
USA
Jet
CAS / Attack
Manned
2007 (A-10C)
162
The Air Force is seeking to retire all A-10s in FY2026.
A-29C Super Tucano
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Brazil
Propeller
Research and development
Manned
2003
3
Delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command in 2021. Transferred to the U . Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024.
EA-37B Compass Call
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
Radar jamming / PSYOP
Manned
2026
1
2 ordered Replacement for EC-130H Compass Call. 10 planned.
B-1 Lancer
Rockwell International
USA
Jet
Bomber
Manned
1986
45
Long-range conventional bomber. Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032. The Air Force is seeking to divest one B-1 in FY2026.
B-2 Spirit
Northrop Grumman
USA
Jet
Bomber
Manned
1997
19
Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032. One aircraft to be divested in FY2025.
B-21 Raider
Northrop Grumman
USA
Jet
Bomber
Optionally piloted
3
Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. The first B-21 test aircraft made its maiden flight in November 2023. To replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer around 2032.
B-52H Stratofortress
Boeing
USA
Jet
Bomber
Manned
1961 (B-52H)
76
Currently undergoing re-engining. Expected to serve into the 2050s.
C-5M Super Galaxy
Lockheed
USA
Jet
Strategic airlifter
Manned
2014 (C-5M)
52
C-12C/D/F/J Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Transport
Manned
c. 1974
29
C-17A Globemaster III
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing
USA
Jet
Strategic airlifter
Manned
1995
222
These were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing.
C-21A Learjet 35
Learjet
USA
Jet
VIP transport
Manned
1984
19
VC-25A
Boeing
USA
Jet
Presidential transport
Manned
1990
2
C-32A/B Air Force Two
Boeing
USA
Jet
VIP transport
Manned
1998
4/2
C-37A/B Gulfstream V
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
VIP transport
Manned
1998
9/7
VIP transport. 16 planned.
C-40B/C
Boeing
USA
Jet
VIP transport
Manned
2003
4/7
KC-46A Pegasus
Boeing
USA
Jet
Aerial refueling
Manned
FY24 (planned)
77
179 planned.
C-130H Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Tactical airlifter
Manned
c. 1974
126
The C-130J is replacing the C-130H on a one-for-one basis. The Air Force has Congressionally mandated floor of 271 C-130 aircraft. The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 C-130Hs in FY2026.
EC-130H Compass Call
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Radar jamming / PSYOP
Manned
1983; Block 35, 2011
5
The Air Force is seeking to divest 3 EC-130Hs in FY2026.
LC-130H Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Cargo aircraft
Manned
c. 1984
10
Assigned to 109th Airlift Wing
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Tactical airlifter
Manned
2006
151
AC-130J Ghostrider
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
CAS / Attack
Manned
2017 (AC-130J)
31
Final aircraft delivered in 2022.
HC-130J Combat King II
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Search and rescue
Manned
2013
39
MC-130J Commando II
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Multi-mission/Special Operations
Manned
2012
57
64 planned.
WC-130J Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Weather reconnaissance
Manned
2006
10
Assigned to 403d Wing
WC-135R Constant Phoenix
Boeing
USA
Jet
Atmospheric research
Manned
2022 (WC-135R)
3
KC-135R/T Stratotanker
Boeing
USA
Jet
Aerial refueling
Manned
1957
376
The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 KC-135 in FY2026.
TC-135S/W
Boeing
USA
Jet
Trainer
Manned
1961
3
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint
Boeing
USA
Jet
Reconnaissance / ELINT / surveillance
Manned
1972
25
C-146A Wolfhound
Fairchild-Dornier
Germany
Propeller
Transport
Manned
c. 2011
20
Delivered 2011–2017. Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron
C-147A
De Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
Transport
Manned
For the U . Army Parachute Team
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS)
Boeing
USA
Jet
AWACS
Manned
1977; 2014 (Block 40/45)
15
To be replaced by the E-2D Hawkeye.
E-4B (NAOC)
Boeing
USA
Jet
Command and control
Manned
1978 (E-4B)
4
Assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group. To be replaced by the Survivable Airborne Operations Center.
E-9A Widget
De Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
Surveillance
Manned
1988
2
Military surveillance version of the DHC-8-100, used for missile range control.
E-11A (BACN)
Northrop Grumman
USA / Canada
Jet
Command and control / BACN
Manned
c. 2011
5
2 aircraft to be divested in FY2025. Nine planned.
F-15C/D Eagle
McDonnell Douglas
USA
Jet
Air superiority
Manned
1979 (F-15C/D)
108
F-15C retired from active service in 2025. 12 D variants are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 13 F-15C and Ds s in FY2026.
F-15E Strike Eagle
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing
USA
Jet
Multirole, primarily strike
Manned
1989
218
The Air Force is seeking to divest 21 F-15Es FY2026.
F-15EX Eagle II
Boeing
USA
Jet
Multirole, primarily strike
Manned
2024 (planned)
8
F-15C/D Eagle replacement. 267 planned.
QF-16A/C
Boeing
USA
Jet
Target drone
Optionally piloted
2016
73
Conversion of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to full-scale aerial target. Final deliveries will take place 2024–2025. 126 planned.
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
General Dynamics
USA
Jet
Multirole
Manned
1981 (Block 25-32); 1989 (Block 40/42); 1994 (Block 50/52)
762
The Air Force is seeking to divest 62 F-16C/Ds in FY2026.
F-22A Raptor
Lockheed Martin
USA
Jet
Air superiority
Manned
2005
183
Stealth aircraft. To be succeeded by the F-47.
F-35A Lightning II
Lockheed Martin
USA
Jet
Multirole
Manned
2016
302
7 on order 1,763 planned.
F-117 Nighthawk
Lockheed
USA
Jet
Aggressor aircraft/research and development
Manned
1983
4
Although officially retired in 2008, the aircraft has been involved in various exercises beginning around 2020. The Air Force possesses 45 F-117s, some in flyable condition, As of 2023. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034.
TG-15A
Glider
Trainer
Manned
2
TG-15B
Glider
Trainer
Manned
3
TG-16A
Glider
Trainer
Manned
19
TG-17A
Glider
Trainer
Manned
1
MDM MDM-1 Fox donated to the 94th Flying Training Squadron.
TH-1H Iroquois
Bell
USA
Helicopter
Trainer
Manned
c. 2009
28
Light lift training helicopter To be replaced by the MH-139A.
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational Support Airlift
Bell
USA
Helicopter
Utility
Manned
1970
63
Light lift helicopter. To be replaced by the MH-139 Grey Wolf. The Air Force is seeking to divest 4 UH-1Ns in FY2026.
· Army
C-12D/R/U/V Huron
C-12D/R/U/V Huron
Type
C-12D/R/U/V Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1972
Inventory
95
MC/RC-12D/H/K
MC/RC-12D/H/K
Type
MC/RC-12D/H/K
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Manned
Introduced
1974
Inventory
95
Notes
RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12K. Retired at 11 December 2025
C-12J
C-12J
Type
C-12J
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1984
Inventory
3
C-20H
C-20H
Type
C-20H
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1985
Inventory
1
C-26E Metroliner
C-26E Metroliner
Type
C-26E Metroliner
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1980s
Inventory
13
C-27J Spartan
C-27J Spartan
Type
C-27J Spartan
Manufacturer
Alenia Aeronautica
Origin
USA Italy
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo aircraft
Control
Manned
Introduced
2006
Inventory
7
Notes
Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training.
UC-35
UC-35
Type
UC-35
Manufacturer
Cessna
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Utility aircraft
Control
Manned
Introduced
1987
Inventory
27
Notes
20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35B
C-37
C-37
Type
C-37
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1997
Inventory
3
Notes
1 x C-37B (G550)(04-1778), 2 x C-37A (G500)(02-1863, 05–1944)
C-41 Aviocar
C-41 Aviocar
Type
C-41 Aviocar
Manufacturer
CASA
Origin
Spain
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1974
Inventory
5
AH/MH-6M Little Bird
AH/MH-6M Little Bird
Type
AH/MH-6M Little Bird
Manufacturer
MD Helicopter
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Attack
Control
Manned
Introduced
1980
Inventory
47
MH-47D/E/G Chinook
MH-47D/E/G Chinook
Type
MH-47D/E/G Chinook
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Multi-mission
Control
Manned
Introduced
1962
Inventory
61
Notes
11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47G
CH-47D/F Chinook
CH-47D/F Chinook
Type
CH-47D/F Chinook
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1962
Inventory
510 (figure includes MH-47G)
Notes
30 on order (figure includes MH47G)
EH-60A Black Hawk
EH-60A Black Hawk
Type
EH-60A Black Hawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Electronic-warfare
Control
Manned
Introduced
1979
Inventory
64
UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk
UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk
Type
UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
1979
Inventory
1,443
Notes
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.
MH-60K/L Black Hawk
MH-60K/L Black Hawk
Type
MH-60K/L Black Hawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Multi-mission
Control
Manned
Introduced
1979
Inventory
58
Notes
23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60L
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian
Type
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Attack
Control
Manned
Introduced
1986
Inventory
824
Notes
15 on order.
UH-72A/B Lakota
UH-72A/B Lakota
Type
UH-72A/B Lakota
Manufacturer
Eurocopter
Origin
USA Germany
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
2007
Inventory
478
Notes
30 on order.
EO-5
EO-5
Type
EO-5
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Electronic Warfare, Reconnaissance
Control
Manned
Introduced
1975
Inventory
10
Notes
3 x EO-5C, 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B. Retired in 2025
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Type
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Manufacturer
General Atomics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2009
Inventory
75
Notes
133 planned
CQ-10 Snowgoose
CQ-10 Snowgoose
Type
CQ-10 Snowgoose
Manufacturer
MMIST
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Transport
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2005
Inventory
15
Notes
49 planned. Parafoil and autogyro variants.
RQ-11 Raven
RQ-11 Raven
Type
RQ-11 Raven
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2003
RQ-20 Puma
RQ-20 Puma
Type
RQ-20 Puma
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Patrol
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2008
T-6D Texan II
T-6D Texan II
Type
T-6D Texan II
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
2015
Inventory
4
UV-18C
UV-18C
Type
UV-18C
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1965
Inventory
3
Notes
Used for the Golden Knights Gold Team
Black Hornet Nano
Black Hornet Nano
Type
Black Hornet Nano
Manufacturer
Teledyne FLIR
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Surveillance
Control
Unmanned
Notes
Unmanned pocket-sized drone
CL-650 (ARTEMIS)
CL-650 (ARTEMIS)
Type
CL-650 (ARTEMIS)
Manufacturer
Bombardier
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Manned
Introduced
2020
Inventory
2
Notes
Modified CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N159L c/n 6159
Mil Mi-8/Mi-17
Mil Mi-8/Mi-17
Type
Mil Mi-8/Mi-17
Manufacturer
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Origin
Russia
Propulsion
Helicopter
Control
Manned
Inventory
10
Mil Mi-24
Mil Mi-24
Type
Mil Mi-24
Manufacturer
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Origin
Russia
Propulsion
Helicopter
Control
Manned
Inventory
1
Prioria Robotics Maveric
Prioria Robotics Maveric
Type
Prioria Robotics Maveric
Manufacturer
Prioria Robotics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2008
Inventory
36
Type
Manufacturer
Origin
Propulsion
Role
Control
Introduced
Inventory
Notes
C-12D/R/U/V Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1972
95
MC/RC-12D/H/K
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Reconnaissance
Manned
1974
95
RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12K. Retired at 11 December 2025
C-12J
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Transport
Manned
1984
3
C-20H
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
VIP Transport
Manned
1985
1
C-26E Metroliner
Fairchild
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1980s
13
C-27J Spartan
Alenia Aeronautica
USA Italy
Propeller
Cargo aircraft
Manned
2006
7
Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training.
UC-35
Cessna
USA
Jet
Utility aircraft
Manned
1987
27
20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35B
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)
C-41 Aviocar
CASA
Spain
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1974
5
AH/MH-6M Little Bird
MD Helicopter
USA
Helicopter
Attack
Manned
1980
47
MH-47D/E/G Chinook
Boeing
USA
Helicopter
Multi-mission
Manned
1962
61
11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47G
CH-47D/F Chinook
Boeing
USA
Helicopter
Transport
Manned
1962
510 (figure includes MH-47G)
30 on order (figure includes MH47G)
EH-60A Black Hawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Electronic-warfare
Manned
1979
64
UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk
Sikorsky
USA
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.
MH-60K/L Black Hawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Multi-mission
Manned
1979
58
23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60L
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian
Boeing
USA
Helicopter
Attack
Manned
1986
824
15 on order.
UH-72A/B Lakota
Eurocopter
USA Germany
Helicopter
Utility
Manned
2007
478
30 on order.
EO-5
de Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
Electronic Warfare, Reconnaissance
Manned
1975
10
3 x EO-5C, 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B. Retired in 2025
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
General Atomics
USA
Propeller
Unmanned
2009
75
133 planned
CQ-10 Snowgoose
MMIST
Canada
Propeller
Transport
Unmanned
2005
15
49 planned. Parafoil and autogyro variants.
RQ-11 Raven
AeroVironment
USA
Propeller
Unmanned
2003
RQ-20 Puma
AeroVironment
USA
Propeller
Patrol
Unmanned
2008
T-6D Texan II
USA
Propeller
Trainer
Manned
2015
4
UV-18C
de Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1965
3
Used for the Golden Knights Gold Team
Black Hornet Nano
Teledyne FLIR
USA
Propeller
Surveillance
Unmanned
Unmanned pocket-sized drone
CL-650 (ARTEMIS)
Bombardier
Canada
Jet
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Manned
2020
2
Modified CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N159L c/n 6159
Mil Mi-8/Mi-17
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Russia
Helicopter
Manned
10
Mil Mi-24
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Russia
Helicopter
Manned
1
Prioria Robotics Maveric
Prioria Robotics
USA
Propeller
Unmanned
2008
36
· Coast Guard
HC-27J Spartan
HC-27J Spartan
Type
HC-27J Spartan
Manufacturer
Alenia Aeronautica
Origin
USA Italy
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Medium Range Surveillance
Control
Manned
Introduced
2014
Inventory
14
Notes
Former Air Force aircraft, 13 acquired in 2014, one in 2017
C-37A Gulfstream V
C-37A Gulfstream V
Type
C-37A Gulfstream V
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Long Range Command & Control
Control
Manned
Introduced
2002
Inventory
1
Notes
Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U . Coast Guard.
C-37B Gulfstream 550
C-37B Gulfstream 550
Type
C-37B Gulfstream 550
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Long Range Command & Control
Control
Manned
Introduced
2022
Inventory
1
Notes
Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U . Coast Guard.
HC-130J Hercules
HC-130J Hercules
Type
HC-130J Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Long Range Surveillance
Control
Manned
Introduced
2003
Inventory
17
Notes
Projected inventory 22
HC-144B Ocean Sentry
HC-144B Ocean Sentry
Type
HC-144B Ocean Sentry
Manufacturer
Airbus
Origin
USA Spain
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Medium Range Surveillance
Control
Manned
Introduced
2007
Inventory
18
Notes
HC-144A upgraded with Minotaur advanced navigation and search and rescue system common to HC-144B, HC-130J, HC-27J
MH-60T Jayhawk
MH-60T Jayhawk
Type
MH-60T Jayhawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Medium Range Recovery (MRR)
Control
Manned
Introduced
1990
Inventory
45
Notes
Projected inventory up to 127 as USCG moves to an all MH-60T helicopter fleet by early 2040s
MH-65E Dolphin
MH-65E Dolphin
Type
MH-65E Dolphin
Manufacturer
Eurocopter
Origin
USA France
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Short Range Recovery (SRR)
Control
Manned
Introduced
1984
Inventory
90
Notes
Final MH-65D to MH-65E upgrade completed 19 August 2024
MQ-9A Reaper
MQ-9A Reaper
Type
MQ-9A Reaper
Manufacturer
General Atomics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Notes
USCG to procure up to four MQ-9As using FY25 funding
Type
Manufacturer
Origin
Propulsion
Role
Control
Introduced
Inventory
Notes
HC-27J Spartan
Alenia Aeronautica
USA Italy
Propeller
Medium Range Surveillance
Manned
2014
14
Former Air Force aircraft, 13 acquired in 2014, one in 2017
C-37A Gulfstream V
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
Long Range Command & Control
Manned
2002
1
Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U . Coast Guard.
C-37B Gulfstream 550
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
Long Range Command & Control
Manned
2022
1
Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U . Coast Guard.
HC-130J Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Long Range Surveillance
Manned
2003
17
Projected inventory 22
HC-144B Ocean Sentry
Airbus
USA Spain
Propeller
Medium Range Surveillance
Manned
2007
18
HC-144A upgraded with Minotaur advanced navigation and search and rescue system common to HC-144B, HC-130J, HC-27J
MH-60T Jayhawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Medium Range Recovery (MRR)
Manned
1990
45
Projected inventory up to 127 as USCG moves to an all MH-60T helicopter fleet by early 2040s
MH-65E Dolphin
Eurocopter
USA France
Helicopter
Short Range Recovery (SRR)
Manned
1984
90
Final MH-65D to MH-65E upgrade completed 19 August 2024
MQ-9A Reaper
General Atomics
USA
Propeller
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Unmanned
USCG to procure up to four MQ-9As using FY25 funding
· Marine Corps
F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18C Hornet
Type
F/A-18C Hornet
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Control
Manned
Introduced
1983
In service
186
Notes
Being replaced by F-35B/C Lightning II
UC-12F Huron
UC-12F Huron
Type
UC-12F Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
1986
In service
4
Notes
Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2032
UC-12M Huron
UC-12M Huron
Type
UC-12M Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
1987
In service
2
Notes
Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2026
UC-12W Huron
UC-12W Huron
Type
UC-12W Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
2010
In service
9
Notes
Planned to replace the UC-12F/M Huron and UC-35D
C-20G Grey Ghost
C-20G Grey Ghost
Type
C-20G Grey Ghost
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1994
In service
1
Notes
Will be upgraded to C-20 ER
UC-35D Citation
UC-35D Citation
Type
UC-35D Citation
Manufacturer
Cessna
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
2001
In service
10
Notes
Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2030
C-40A Clipper
C-40A Clipper
Type
C-40A Clipper
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2023
In service
2
KC-130J Super Hercules
KC-130J Super Hercules
Type
KC-130J Super Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Aerial refueling
Control
Manned
Introduced
2004
In service
69
F-5F/N Tiger II
F-5F/N Tiger II
Type
F-5F/N Tiger II
Manufacturer
Northrop
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aggressor
Control
Manned
Introduced
1974
In service
12
Notes
Scheduled to maintain service till 2026.
F-35B Lightning II
F-35B Lightning II
Type
F-35B Lightning II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Amphibious Assault Ship-based Strike Fighter
Control
Manned
Introduced
2015
In service
112
Notes
F-35B V/STOL variant. Planned total of 280 F-35Bs to replace F/A-18 and AV-8B.
F-35C Lightning II
F-35C Lightning II
Type
F-35C Lightning II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Control
Manned
Introduced
2020
In service
F-35C carrier variant Planned total of 140 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace F/A-18.
UH-1Y Venom
UH-1Y Venom
Type
UH-1Y Venom
Manufacturer
Bell
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Utility
Control
Manned
Introduced
2008
In service
160
AH-1Z Viper
AH-1Z Viper
Type
AH-1Z Viper
Manufacturer
Bell
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Close air support
Control
Manned
Introduced
2011
In service
189
Notes
The Marine Corps plans to divest 10 AH-1Z in FY2025.
VH-3D Sea King
VH-3D Sea King
Type
VH-3D Sea King
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Marine One VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1974
In service
11
Notes
To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A. 2 to be divested in FY2025.
CH-53E Super Stallion
CH-53E Super Stallion
Type
CH-53E Super Stallion
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1981
In service
133
Notes
96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training. To be replaced by CH-53K King Stallion
CH-53K King Stallion
CH-53K King Stallion
Type
CH-53K King Stallion
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2022
In service
11
Notes
Projected inventory 200
VH-60N Whitehawk
VH-60N Whitehawk
Type
VH-60N Whitehawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Marine One VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1980s
In service
6
Notes
To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A
VH-92A Patriot
VH-92A Patriot
Type
VH-92A Patriot
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Marine One VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2021
In service
23
MQ-9A Reaper
MQ-9A Reaper
Type
MQ-9A Reaper
Manufacturer
General Atomics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2021
In service
20
RQ-20 Puma
RQ-20 Puma
Type
RQ-20 Puma
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2012
CQ-24A K-MAX
CQ-24A K-MAX
Type
CQ-24A K-MAX
Manufacturer
Kaman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Technology development
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2011
In service
2
Notes
Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.
T-34C Turbo Mentor
T-34C Turbo Mentor
Type
T-34C Turbo Mentor
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Miscellaneous support
Control
Manned
In service
2
Notes
The T-34 was replaced by the T-6 as the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard primary trainer. A few are retained by the USN and USMC in miscellaneous support roles.
AV-8B Harrier II
AV-8B Harrier II
Type
AV-8B Harrier II
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Origin
US / UK
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Close air support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1971
In service
87
Notes
VTOL. Being replaced by F-35B. The Marine Corps plans to divest 4 AV-8Bs in FY2025.
MV-22B Osprey
MV-22B Osprey
Type
MV-22B Osprey
Manufacturer
Bell Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Tiltrotor
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2007
In service
288
Notes
VTOL. 13 on order.
Black Hornet Nano
Black Hornet Nano
Type
Black Hornet Nano
Manufacturer
Teledyne FLIR
Origin
Norway
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2015
R80D SkyRaider
R80D SkyRaider
Type
R80D SkyRaider
Manufacturer
Teledyne FLIR
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Notes
Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.
X2D
X2D
Type
X2D
Manufacturer
Skydio
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Notes
Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.
Type
Manufacturer
Origin
Propulsion
Role
Control
Introduced
In service
Total
Notes
F/A-18C Hornet
McDonnell Douglas
USA
Jet
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Manned
1983
186
Being replaced by F-35B/C Lightning II
UC-12F Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Utility
Manned
1986
4
Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2032
UC-12M Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Utility
Manned
1987
2
Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2026
UC-12W Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Utility
Manned
2010
9
Planned to replace the UC-12F/M Huron and UC-35D
C-20G Grey Ghost
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1994
1
Will be upgraded to C-20 ER
UC-35D Citation
Cessna
USA
Jet
Utility
Manned
2001
10
Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2030
C-40A Clipper
Boeing
USA
Jet
Cargo/Transport
Manned
2023
2
KC-130J Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Aerial refueling
Manned
2004
69
F-5F/N Tiger II
Northrop
USA
Jet
Aggressor
Manned
1974
12
Scheduled to maintain service till 2026.
F-35B Lightning II
Lockheed Martin
USA
Jet
Amphibious Assault Ship-based Strike Fighter
Manned
2015
112
F-35B V/STOL variant. Planned total of 280 F-35Bs to replace F/A-18 and AV-8B.
F-35C Lightning II
Lockheed Martin
USA
Jet
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Manned
2020
F-35C carrier variant Planned total of 140 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace F/A-18.
UH-1Y Venom
Bell
USA
Helicopter
Utility
Manned
2008
160
AH-1Z Viper
Bell
USA
Helicopter
Close air support
Manned
2011
189
The Marine Corps plans to divest 10 AH-1Z in FY2025.
VH-3D Sea King
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Marine One VIP Transport
Manned
1974
11
To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A. 2 to be divested in FY2025.
CH-53E Super Stallion
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1981
133
96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training. To be replaced by CH-53K King Stallion
CH-53K King Stallion
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Cargo/Transport
Manned
2022
11
Projected inventory 200
VH-60N Whitehawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Marine One VIP Transport
Manned
1980s
6
To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A
VH-92A Patriot
Sikorsky Aircraft
USA
Helicopter
Marine One VIP Transport
Manned
2021
23
MQ-9A Reaper
General Atomics
USA
Propeller
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2021
20
RQ-20 Puma
AeroVironment
USA
Propeller
Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2012
CQ-24A K-MAX
Kaman
USA
Helicopter
Technology development
Unmanned
2011
2
Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.
T-34C Turbo Mentor
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Miscellaneous support
Manned
2
The T-34 was replaced by the T-6 as the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard primary trainer. A few are retained by the USN and USMC in miscellaneous support roles.
AV-8B Harrier II
McDonnell Douglas
US / UK
Jet
Close air support
Manned
1971
87
VTOL. Being replaced by F-35B. The Marine Corps plans to divest 4 AV-8Bs in FY2025.
MV-22B Osprey
Bell Boeing
USA
Tiltrotor
Cargo/Transport
Manned
2007
288
VTOL. 13 on order.
Black Hornet Nano
Teledyne FLIR
Norway
Helicopter
Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2015
R80D SkyRaider
Teledyne FLIR
USA
Propeller
Reconnaissance
Unmanned
Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.
X2D
Skydio
USA
Propeller
Reconnaissance
Unmanned
Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.
· Navy
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Type
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Control
Manned
Introduced
1999
In service
549
Notes
76 on order The Navy plans to divest 5 F/A-18F variants in FY2025.
EA-18G Growler
EA-18G Growler
Type
EA-18G Growler
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Carrier-based Electronic-warfare
Control
Manned
Introduced
2008
In service
153
C-2A Greyhound
C-2A Greyhound
Type
C-2A Greyhound
Manufacturer
Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD)
Control
Manned
Introduced
1966
In service
26
Notes
To be replaced by 44 CMV-22
UC-12F/M Huron
UC-12F/M Huron
Type
UC-12F/M Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1986
In service
13
RC-12M Huron
RC-12M Huron
Type
RC-12M Huron
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
NRL support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1987
In service
1
NC-20G Grey Ghost
NC-20G Grey Ghost
Type
NC-20G Grey Ghost
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Test Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1994
In service
1
C-26A Metroliner
C-26A Metroliner
Type
C-26A Metroliner
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1998
In service
1
C-26D Metroliner
C-26D Metroliner
Type
C-26D Metroliner
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1998
In service
4
EC-26D Metroliner
EC-26D Metroliner
Type
EC-26D Metroliner
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Missile Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1998
In service
1
RC-26D Metroliner
RC-26D Metroliner
Type
RC-26D Metroliner
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Missile Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1998
In service
2
C-37A Gulfstream V
C-37A Gulfstream V
Type
C-37A Gulfstream V
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2002
In service
1
C-37B Gulfstream G550
C-37B Gulfstream G550
Type
C-37B Gulfstream G550
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
VIP Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2005
In service
3
NC-37B Gulfstream G550
NC-37B Gulfstream G550
Type
NC-37B Gulfstream G550
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Test Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
2018
In service
1
C-38A Courier
C-38A Courier
Type
C-38A Courier
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries
Origin
Israel
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Test & Evaluation support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1997
In service
2
C-40A Clipper
C-40A Clipper
Type
C-40A Clipper
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2001
In service
17
Notes
Projected inventory 19
C-130J Hercules
C-130J Hercules
Type
C-130J Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
2020
In service
1
Notes
One test and evaluation aircraft. KC-130J to replace KC-130T and C-130T beginning 2027, projected inventory 32
C-130T Hercules
C-130T Hercules
Type
C-130T Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport
Control
Manned
Introduced
1991
In service
16
KC-130T Hercules
KC-130T Hercules
Type
KC-130T Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Cargo/Transport & Aerial Refueling, Test Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1983
In service
16
E-2C/D Hawkeye
E-2C/D Hawkeye
Type
E-2C/D Hawkeye
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control
Control
Manned
Introduced
1964
In service
83
Notes
15 on order. Projected E-2D inventory is 75
E-6B Mercury
E-6B Mercury
Type
E-6B Mercury
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
TACAMO
Control
Manned
Introduced
1998
In service
16
Notes
To be replaced with E-130J beginning 2028
F-5F/N Tiger II
F-5F/N Tiger II
Type
F-5F/N Tiger II
Manufacturer
Northrop
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aggressor
Control
Manned
Introduced
1974
In service
31
Notes
Used for adversary training
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon
Type
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon
Manufacturer
General Dynamics
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aggressor
Control
Manned
Introduced
2002
In service
22
Notes
Used for adversary training
F-35C Lightning II
F-35C Lightning II
Type
F-35C Lightning II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Control
Manned
Introduced
2019
In service
45
Notes
260 planned
MH-53E Sea Dragon
MH-53E Sea Dragon
Type
MH-53E Sea Dragon
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery
Control
Manned
Introduced
1981
In service
26
Notes
Operational employment is planned to end in FY2024, with final squadron retirement by the end of FY 2025.
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger
Type
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger
Manufacturer
Bell
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Test & Evaluation support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1968
In service
113
Notes
Replaced by the TH-73A Thrasher. The last TH-57 was withdrawn from Training Command use in 2025 with only a few aircraft retained for Test and Evaluation Squadron use.
UH-60A/L Blackhawk
UH-60A/L Blackhawk
Type
UH-60A/L Blackhawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1984
In service
4
MH-60R Seahawk
MH-60R Seahawk
Type
MH-60R Seahawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Anti-submarine warfare, Anti-surface warfare, Electronic warfare
Control
Manned
Introduced
2006
In service
270
MH-60S Seahawk
MH-60S Seahawk
Type
MH-60S Seahawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Vertical replenishment, Combat Search and Rescue, Naval Special Warfare support
Control
Manned
Introduced
2002
In service
256
TH-67 Creek
TH-67 Creek
Type
TH-67 Creek
Manufacturer
Bell
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1993
In service
4
UH-72A Lakota
UH-72A Lakota
Type
UH-72A Lakota
Manufacturer
Air Bus
Origin
Germany
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
2009
In service
5
TH-73A Thrasher
TH-73A Thrasher
Type
TH-73A Thrasher
Manufacturer
Leonardo
Origin
Italy
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
2021
In service
59
Notes
71 on order
P-3C Orion
P-3C Orion
Type
P-3C Orion
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Test Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1960s
In service
4
NP-3C/D Orion
NP-3C/D Orion
Type
NP-3C/D Orion
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
NRL support, Test Range support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1980s
In service
4
P-8A Poseidon
P-8A Poseidon
Type
P-8A Poseidon
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Maritime patrol
Control
Manned
Introduced
2013
In service
118
Notes
10 on order
MQ-4C Triton
MQ-4C Triton
Type
MQ-4C Triton
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2018
In service
20
Notes
27 Planned
MQ-8C Fire Scout
MQ-8C Fire Scout
Type
MQ-8C Fire Scout
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Helicopter
Role
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2009
In service
10
Notes
As of May 2024, the Navy will end operational employment of the MQ-8C at the end of FY2024. Sundown will follow at the end of FY2026.
RQ-21A Blackjack
RQ-21A Blackjack
Type
RQ-21A Blackjack
Manufacturer
Boeing Insitu
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2014
MQ-25A Stingray
MQ-25A Stingray
Type
MQ-25A Stingray
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Aerial Refueling
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2025
In service
1
Notes
Projected inventory 76
MQ-27B ScanEagle
MQ-27B ScanEagle
Type
MQ-27B ScanEagle
Manufacturer
Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Control
Unmanned
Introduced
2005
T-6A/B Texan II
T-6A/B Texan II
Type
T-6A/B Texan II
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
2003
In service
294
Notes
29 on order. The T-6A is used as the primary flight trainer for student NFOs and the T-6B for student Naval Aviators
T-34C Mentor
T-34C Mentor
Type
T-34C Mentor
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Fleet Training and Test support
Control
Manned
Introduced
1977
In service
15
Notes
The T-34 was replaced by the T-6 as the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard primary trainer. A few are retained in miscellaneous support roles.
T-38 Talon
T-38 Talon
Type
T-38 Talon
Manufacturer
Northrop
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1969
In service
10
T-44C Pegasus
T-44C Pegasus
Type
T-44C Pegasus
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1977
In service
56
Notes
T-44s are being replaced by the T-54A. The Navy plans to divest 10 T-44s in FY2025.
T-45C Goshawk
T-45C Goshawk
Type
T-45C Goshawk
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Origin
UK/USA
Propulsion
Jet
Role
Carrier-capable Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1997
In service
189
T-54A Marlin II
T-54A Marlin II
Type
T-54A Marlin II
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
Trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
2024
In service
2
Notes
Used to train aviators flying the C-130, C-144, C-27, E-6, E-2, P-8, V-22. First delivered in 2024. Up to 64 planned.
NU-1B Otter
NU-1B Otter
Type
NU-1B Otter
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1966
In service
1
U-6A Beaver
U-6A Beaver
Type
U-6A Beaver
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
USNTPS glider tow
Control
Manned
In service
2
UV-18A Twin Otter
UV-18A Twin Otter
Type
UV-18A Twin Otter
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Origin
Canada
Propulsion
Propeller
Role
NRL support
Control
Manned
Introduced
2019
In service
1
CMV-22B Osprey
CMV-22B Osprey
Type
CMV-22B Osprey
Manufacturer
Bell Boeing
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Tiltrotor
Role
Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD)
Control
Manned
Introduced
2021
In service
19
Notes
Projected inventory 44
X-26A Frigate Glider
X-26A Frigate Glider
Type
X-26A Frigate Glider
Manufacturer
Schweizer
Origin
USA
Propulsion
Glider
Role
USNTPS trainer
Control
Manned
Introduced
1962
In service
2
Type
Manufacturer
Origin
Propulsion
Role
Control
Introduced
In service
Total
Notes
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing
USA
Jet
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Manned
1999
549
76 on order The Navy plans to divest 5 F/A-18F variants in FY2025.
EA-18G Growler
Boeing
USA
Jet
Carrier-based Electronic-warfare
Manned
2008
153
C-2A Greyhound
Grumman
USA
Propeller
Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD)
Manned
1966
26
To be replaced by 44 CMV-22
UC-12F/M Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1986
13
RC-12M Huron
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
NRL support
Manned
1987
1
NC-20G Grey Ghost
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
Test Range support
Manned
1994
1
C-26A Metroliner
Fairchild
USA
Propeller
USNTPS trainer
Manned
1998
1
C-26D Metroliner
Fairchild
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1998
4
EC-26D Metroliner
Fairchild
USA
Propeller
Missile Range support
Manned
1998
1
RC-26D Metroliner
Fairchild
USA
Propeller
Missile Range support
Manned
1998
2
C-37A Gulfstream V
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
VIP Transport
Manned
2002
1
C-37B Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
VIP Transport
Manned
2005
3
NC-37B Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream
USA
Jet
Test Range support
Manned
2018
1
C-38A Courier
Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel
Jet
Test & Evaluation support
Manned
1997
2
C-40A Clipper
Boeing
USA
Jet
Cargo/Transport
Manned
2001
17
Projected inventory 19
C-130J Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
2020
1
One test and evaluation aircraft. KC-130J to replace KC-130T and C-130T beginning 2027, projected inventory 32
C-130T Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport
Manned
1991
16
KC-130T Hercules
Lockheed Martin
USA
Propeller
Cargo/Transport & Aerial Refueling, Test Range support
Manned
1983
16
E-2C/D Hawkeye
Northrop Grumman
USA
Propeller
Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control
Manned
1964
83
15 on order. Projected E-2D inventory is 75
E-6B Mercury
Boeing
USA
Jet
TACAMO
Manned
1998
16
To be replaced with E-130J beginning 2028
F-5F/N Tiger II
Northrop
USA
Jet
Aggressor
Manned
1974
31
Used for adversary training
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon
General Dynamics
USA
Jet
Aggressor
Manned
2002
22
Used for adversary training
F-35C Lightning II
Lockheed Martin
USA
Jet
Carrier-based Strike Fighter
Manned
2019
45
260 planned
MH-53E Sea Dragon
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery
Manned
1981
26
Operational employment is planned to end in FY2024, with final squadron retirement by the end of FY 2025.
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger
Bell
USA
Helicopter
Test & Evaluation support
Manned
1968
113
Replaced by the TH-73A Thrasher. The last TH-57 was withdrawn from Training Command use in 2025 with only a few aircraft retained for Test and Evaluation Squadron use.
UH-60A/L Blackhawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
USNTPS trainer
Manned
1984
4
MH-60R Seahawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Anti-submarine warfare, Anti-surface warfare, Electronic warfare
Manned
2006
270
MH-60S Seahawk
Sikorsky
USA
Helicopter
Vertical replenishment, Combat Search and Rescue, Naval Special Warfare support
Manned
2002
256
TH-67 Creek
Bell
USA
Helicopter
USNTPS trainer
Manned
1993
4
UH-72A Lakota
Air Bus
Germany
Helicopter
USNTPS trainer
Manned
2009
5
TH-73A Thrasher
Leonardo
Italy
Helicopter
Trainer
Manned
2021
59
71 on order
P-3C Orion
Boeing
USA
Propeller
Test Range support
Manned
1960s
4
NP-3C/D Orion
Boeing
USA
Propeller
NRL support, Test Range support
Manned
1980s
4
P-8A Poseidon
Boeing
USA
Jet
Maritime patrol
Manned
2013
118
10 on order
MQ-4C Triton
Northrop Grumman
USA
Jet
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2018
20
27 Planned
MQ-8C Fire Scout
Northrop Grumman
USA
Helicopter
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2009
10
As of May 2024, the Navy will end operational employment of the MQ-8C at the end of FY2024. Sundown will follow at the end of FY2026.
RQ-21A Blackjack
Boeing Insitu
USA
Propeller
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2014
MQ-25A Stingray
Boeing
USA
Jet
Aerial Refueling
Unmanned
2025
1
Projected inventory 76
MQ-27B ScanEagle
Boeing
USA
Propeller
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Unmanned
2005
T-6A/B Texan II
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Trainer
Manned
2003
294
29 on order. The T-6A is used as the primary flight trainer for student NFOs and the T-6B for student Naval Aviators
T-34C Mentor
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Fleet Training and Test support
Manned
1977
15
The T-34 was replaced by the T-6 as the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard primary trainer. A few are retained in miscellaneous support roles.
T-38 Talon
Northrop
USA
Jet
USNTPS trainer
Manned
1969
10
T-44C Pegasus
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Trainer
Manned
1977
56
T-44s are being replaced by the T-54A. The Navy plans to divest 10 T-44s in FY2025.
T-45C Goshawk
McDonnell Douglas
UK/USA
Jet
Carrier-capable Trainer
Manned
1997
189
T-54A Marlin II
Beechcraft
USA
Propeller
Trainer
Manned
2024
2
Used to train aviators flying the C-130, C-144, C-27, E-6, E-2, P-8, V-22. First delivered in 2024. Up to 64 planned.
NU-1B Otter
de Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
USNTPS trainer
Manned
1966
1
U-6A Beaver
de Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
USNTPS glider tow
Manned
2
UV-18A Twin Otter
de Havilland Canada
Canada
Propeller
NRL support
Manned
2019
1
CMV-22B Osprey
Bell Boeing
USA
Tiltrotor
Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD)
Manned
2021
19
Projected inventory 44
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