List of active United States military aircraft
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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.
Air Force
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| Aircraft | Manufacturer | Origin | Propulsion | Role | Control | Introduced/IOC | Inventory | Notes |
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| A-10C Thunderbolt II | Fairchild Republic | USA | Jet | CAS / Attack | Manned | 2007 (A-10C)Template:Sfn | 261[1] | The Air Force is seeking to divest 56 A-10s in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| A-29C Super Tucano | Sierra Nevada CorporationTemplate:Sfn | Brazil | Propeller | Research and development | Manned | 2003 | 3[1] | Delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command in 2021. Transferred to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024.Template:Sfn[2] |
| AC-130J Ghostrider | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | CAS / Attack | Manned | 2017 (AC-130J)Template:Sfn | 31[3] | Final aircraft delivered in 2022.[3] |
| B-1B Lancer | Rockwell International | USA | Jet | Bomber | Manned | 1986Template:Sfn | 45[1][4] | Long-range conventional bomber. Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.Template:Sfn 9 to be divested in FY2027.Template:Sfn |
| B-2A Spirit | Northrop Grumman | USA | Jet | Bomber | Manned | 1997Template:Sfn | 19[1] | Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.Template:Sfn One aircraft to be divested in FY2025.[5] |
| B-21 Raider | Northrop Grumman | USA | Jet | Bomber | Optionally pilotedTemplate:Sfn | 3[1] | Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. The first B-21 test aircraft made its maiden flight in November 2023.[6] To replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer around 2032.Template:Sfn | |
| B-52H Stratofortress | Boeing | USA | Jet | Bomber | Manned | 1961 (B-52H)Template:Sfn | 76[7] | Currently undergoing re-engining. Expected to serve into the 2050s.Template:Sfn |
| C-5M Super Galaxy | Lockheed | USA | Jet | Strategic airlifter | Manned | 2014 (C-5M)Template:Sfn | 52[1] | |
| C-12C/D/F/J Huron | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Transport | Manned | Template:CircaTemplate:Sfn | 29[1] | |
| C-130H Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Tactical airlifter | Manned | Template:CircaTemplate:Sfn | 126[1] | 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. 6 to be divested in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Tactical airlifter | Manned | 2006Template:Sfn | 151[1] | |
| C-146A Wolfhound[8] | Fairchild-Dornier | Germany | Propeller | Transport | Manned | Template:CircaTemplate:Sfn | 20Template:Sfn | Delivered 2011–2017.Template:Sfn Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron[9] |
| C-147A | De Havilland Canada | Canada | Propeller | Transport | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | For the U.S. Army Parachute Team[10] | ||
| C-17A Globemaster III | McDonnell Douglas/Boeing | USA | Jet | Strategic airlifter | Manned | 1995Template:Sfn | 222[1] | These were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| C-21A Learjet 35 | Learjet | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 1984Template:Sfn | 19[1] | |
| C-32A/B Air Force Two | Boeing | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 1998Template:Sfn | 4/2[1] | |
| C-37A/B Gulfstream V | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 1998Template:Sfn | 9/7[1] | VIP transport. 16 planned.Template:Sfn |
| C-40B/C | Boeing | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 2003Template:Sfn | 4/7[1] | |
| CN-235 | CASA | Spain | Propeller | Reconnaissance | Manned | 1988 | 5Template:Sfn | Flown with the 427th Special Operations Squadron |
| CV-22B Osprey | Bell, Boeing | USA | Tiltrotor | CSAR / transport | Manned | 2006Template:Sfn | 52[1] | 2 on order.Template:Sfn Two aging CV-22Bs will be divested in FY2025 and be replaced with new aircraft.Template:Sfn |
| E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS) | Boeing | USA | Jet | AWACS | Manned | 1977; 2014 (Block 40/45)Template:Sfn | 15[1] | To be replaced by the E-7 WedgetailTemplate:Sfn |
| E-4B (NAOC) | Boeing | USA | Jet | Command and control | Manned | 1978 (E-4B)Template:Sfn | 4[1] | Assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group. To be replaced by the Survivable Airborne Operations Center.Template:Sfn |
| E-9A Widget | De Havilland Canada | Canada | Propeller | Surveillance | Manned | 1988Template:Sfn | 2[1] | Military surveillance version of the DHC-8-100, used for missile range control.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| E-11A (BACN)[11] | Northrop Grumman | USA / Canada | Jet | Command and control / BACN | Manned | Template:CircaTemplate:Sfn | 5[1] | 2 aircraft to be divested in FY2025.Template:Sfn Nine planned.Template:Sfn |
| EA-37B Compass Call | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | Radar jamming / PSYOP | Manned | 2026Template:Sfn | 1[12] | 2 orderedTemplate:Sfn Replacement for EC-130H Compass Call.[12] 10 planned.Template:Sfn |
| EC-130H Compass Call | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Radar jamming / PSYOP | Manned | 1983; Block 35, 2011Template:Sfn | 5[12] | To be replaced by EA-37B Compass Call in FY2025.Template:Sfn[12] |
| EC-130J & Super-J | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Radar jamming / PSYOP | Manned | 2004Template:Sfn | 5[1] | All Commando Solos retired. Super-Js to be replaced by MC-130s.Template:Sfn |
| F-117 Nighthawk | Lockheed | USA | Jet | Aggressor aircraft/research and development | Manned | 1983Template:Sfn | 4Template:Sfn | Although officially retired in 2008, the aircraft has been involved in various exercises beginning around 2020.Template:Sfn The Air Force possesses 45 F-117s, some in flyable condition, Template:As of. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034.[13] |
| F-15C/D Eagle | McDonnell Douglas | USA | Jet | Air superiority | Manned | 1979 (F-15C/D)Template:Sfn | 108[1] | F-15C retired from active service in 2025.[14] 12 D variants[1] are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 65 F-15s in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| F-15E Strike Eagle | McDonnell Douglas/Boeing | USA | Jet | Multirole, primarily strike | Manned | 1989Template:Sfn | 218[1] | The Air Force is seeking to divest 26 F-15Es with -220 engines in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| F-15EX Eagle II | Boeing | USA | Jet | Multirole, primarily strike | Manned | 2024 (planned)[15] | 8[1][16] | F-15C/D Eagle replacement.[17] 104 planned.Template:Sfn |
| F-16C/D Fighting Falcon | General Dynamics | USA | Jet | Multirole | Manned | 1981 (Block 25-32); 1989 (Block 40/42); 1994 (Block 50/52)Template:Sfn | 762[1] | The Air Force is seeking to divest 11 older F-16C/Ds in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| F-22A Raptor | Lockheed Martin | USA | Jet | Air superiority | Manned | 2005Template:Sfn | 183[1] | Stealth aircraft. To be succeeded by the F-47.[18] The Air Force is seeking to divest 32 Block 20 F-22s in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| F-35A Lightning II | Lockheed Martin | USA | Jet | Multirole | Manned | 2016Template:Sfn | 302[1] | 7 on orderTemplate:Sfn 1,763 planned.Template:Sfn |
| HC-130J Combat King II | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Search and rescue | Manned | 2013Template:Sfn | 39[1] | |
| HH-60G/U Pave Hawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | CSAR | Manned | 1982Template:Sfn | 64[1] | To be replaced by the HH-60W Jolly Green II.The Air Force is seeking to divest 12 HH-60G in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| HH-60W Jolly Green II | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | CSAR | Manned | 2022Template:Sfn | 32[1] | To replace the HH-60G/U Pave Hawk. 85 planned.Template:Sfn |
| KC-135R/T Stratotanker | Boeing | USA | Jet | Aerial refueling | Manned | 1957Template:Sfn | 376[1] | The Air Force is seeking to divest 16 KC-135R/T in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| KC-46A Pegasus | Boeing | USA | Jet | Aerial refueling | Manned | FY24 (planned)Template:Sfn | 77[19] | 179 planned.Template:Sfn |
| LC-130H Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Cargo aircraft | Manned | Template:CircaTemplate:Sfn | 10[20] | Assigned to 109th Airlift WingScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| MC-12W Liberty | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Multi-mission/Special Operations | Manned | 2009Template:Sfn | 36Template:Sfn | USSOCOM and Air National Guard. To be replaced in USSOCOM by OA-1K Sky WardenTemplate:Sfn |
| MC-130J Commando II | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Multi-mission/Special Operations | Manned | 2012Template:Sfn | 57[1] | 64 planned.Template:Sfn |
| MH-139A Grey Wolf | AgustaWestland | Helicopter | Utility | Manned | 2023 (planned)Template:Sfn | 7Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 6 test aircraft and 1 production aircraft have been delivered. 20 on order. 42 planned.[21] | |
| MQ-1B Predator | General Atomics | USA | Propeller | Multi-mission | UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1[1] | ||
| MQ-9A Reaper | General Atomics | USA | Propeller | Multi-mission[22] | Unmanned | 2007, 2015 (ER)Template:Sfn | 102[1] | |
| BQM-167 Skeeter | Composite Engineering | Jet | Target drone | Unmanned | 2008Template:Sfn | 37Template:Sfn | Subscale aerial target. 800+ planned.Template:Sfn | |
| P-9A Pale Ale | Bombardier | Canada | Propeller | Maritime patrol | Manned | 4[1] | Government-owned contractor-operated fleet tasked with monitoring drug trafficking.Template:Sfn | |
| QF-16A/C | Boeing | USA | Jet | Target droneTemplate:Sfn | Optionally pilotedTemplate:Sfn | 2016Template:Sfn | 73[1] | Conversion of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to full-scale aerial target. Final deliveries will take place 2024–2025.Template:Sfn 126 planned.Template:Sfn |
| RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint | Boeing | USA | Jet | Reconnaissance / ELINT / surveillance | Manned | 1972 | 25[1] | |
| RQ-170 Sentinel | Lockheed Martin | USA | Jet | Multi-Mission | Unmanned | 2007Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| RQ-20 Puma | AeroVironment | USA | Propeller | Patrol | Unmanned | 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| RQ-4B Global Hawk | Northrop Grumman | USA | Jet | ISTAR | Unmanned | 2011 (Block 30), 2016 (Block 40)Template:Sfn | 9[23] | |
| Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft | DZYNE Technologies | USA | Propeller | Surveillance | UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Template:Circa | ||
| T-1A Jayhawk | Raytheon | USA | Jet | Trainer | Manned | 1993Template:Sfn | 127[1] | Multi-engine trainer. The Air Force is seeking to divest 22 T-1s in FY2025.Template:Sfn |
| T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon | Northrop | USA | Jet | Trainer | Manned | 1961Template:Sfn | 495[1] | To be replaced by the T-7A. The Air Force is seeking to divest 17 T-38A/Cs in FY2026.Template:Sfn |
| T-41D Mescalero | Cessna | USA | Propeller | Basic trainer | Manned | 1964 | 4[1] | |
| T-51A Cessna | Cessna | USA | Propeller | Basic trainer | Manned | 1957 | 3[1] | |
| T-53A Kadet II | Cirrus | USA | Propeller | Basic trainer | Manned | 1995 | 24[1] | USAFA flight training aircraft |
| T-6A Texan II | Raytheon/Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Trainer | Manned | 2000Template:Sfn | 442[1] | |
| T-7 Red Hawk | Boeing / Saab | USA | Jet | Trainer | Manned | 2028 (planned)Template:Sfn | 2[24] | Replacement for the T-38 Talon. The first five test aircraft will be production representative. 351 planned.Template:Sfn |
| TC-135S/W | Boeing | USA | Jet | Trainer | Manned | 1961 | 3[1] | |
| TG-15A | Glider | Trainer | Manned | 2[1] | ||||
| TG-15B | Glider | Trainer | Manned | 3[1] | ||||
| TG-16A | Glider | Trainer | Manned | 19[1] | ||||
| TG-17A | Glider | Trainer | Manned | 1[1] | MDM MDM-1 Fox donated to the 94th Flying Training Squadron.[25] | |||
| TH-1H Iroquois | Bell | USA | Helicopter | Trainer | Manned | Template:CircaTemplate:Sfn | 28[1] | Light lift training helicopterTemplate:Sfn To be replaced by the MH-139A.Template:Sfn |
| TU-2S Dragon Lady | Lockheed | USA | Jet | Conversion trainer | Manned | 4[1] | The Air Force is seeking to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.Template:Sfn | |
| U-2S Dragon Lady | Lockheed | USA | Jet | Reconnaissance | Manned | Template:Circa (U-2R)Template:Sfn | 27Template:Sfn | The Air Force plans to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.Template:Sfn |
| U-28A Draco/PC-12 | Pilatus | Switzerland | Propeller | Utility | Manned | 1991 | 30 U-28A/5 PC-12Template:Sfn | PC-12 used for training. Used by SOCOM for reconnaissance. To be replaced in SOCOM by the OA-1K Sky Warden.[26] |
| UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational
Support Airlift |
Bell | USA | Helicopter | Utility | Manned | 1970Template:Sfn | 63[1] | Light lift helicopter. To be replaced by the MH-139 Grey Wolf.Template:Sfn The Air Force is seeking to divest 5 UH-1N and UH-1N OSA in FY2026.Template:Sfn |
| UV-18B Twin Otter | De Havilland Canada | Canada | Propeller | Utility | Manned | 1988 | 3[1] | USAFA parachute training aircraft |
| VC-25A Air Force One | Boeing | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 1990Template:Sfn | 2[1] | Presidential Transport, operated by 89th Airlift Wing[27] To be replaced by the VC-25B. The Air Force is seeking to divest the VC-25A in FY2028.Template:Sfn |
| WC-130J Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Weather reconnaissance | Manned | 2006Template:Sfn | 10[1] | Assigned to 403d Wing |
| WC-135R Constant Phoenix | Boeing | USA | Jet | Atmospheric research | Manned | 2022 (WC-135R)Template:Sfn | 3[1] | |
| X-62 VISTA | General Dynamics | USA | Jet | In-flight simulatorTemplate:Sfn | Optionally piloted[28] | 1992Template:Sfn | 1Template:Sfn | A highly modified version of the F-16D incorporating artificial intelligence used by the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot SchoolTemplate:Sfn |
Army
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| Type | Manufacturer | Origin | Propulsion | Role | Control | Introduced | Inventory | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL-650 (ARTEMIS) | Bombardier | Canada | Jet | Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance | Manned | 2020Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2[29] | Modified CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N159L c/n 6159Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| C-12J | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Transport | Manned | 1984Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 3[30]Template:Sfn | |
| C-12D/R/U/V Huron | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Cargo/Transport | Manned | 1972 | 95Template:Sfn | |
| C-20H | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | VIP Transport | Manned | 1985 | 1Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| C-26E Metroliner | Fairchild | USA | Propeller | Cargo/Transport | Manned | 1980s | 13Template:Sfn | |
| C-27J Spartan | Alenia Aeronautica | USA Italy |
Propeller | Cargo aircraft | Manned | 2006Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 7Template:Sfn | Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| C-41 Aviocar | CASA | Spain | Propeller | Cargo/Transport | Manned | 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 5Template:Sfn | |
| EO-5 | de Havilland Canada | Canada | Propeller | Electronic Warfare, Reconnaissance |
Manned | 1975Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 10Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 3 x EO-5C,Template:Sfn 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B |
| MC/RC-12 | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | Manned | 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 95Template:Sfn | RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12KScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| UC-35 | Cessna | USA | Jet | Utility aircraft | Manned | 1987Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 27Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35BScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| C-37 | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | VIP Transport | Manned | 1997Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 3Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1 x C-37B (G550)(04-1778), 2 x C-37A (G500)(02-1863, 05–1944)Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| RO-6A | de Havilland Canada | Canada | Propeller | Patrol | Manned | 1983Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 9Template:Sfn | Intelligence, Surveillance and ReconnaissanceScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| UV-18C | de Havilland Canada | Canada | Propeller | Cargo/Transport | Manned | 1965Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 3Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Used for the Golden Knights Gold TeamScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| AH/MH-6M Little Bird | MD Helicopter | USA | Helicopter | Attack | Manned | 1980Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 47Template:Sfn | |
| AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian | Boeing | USA | Helicopter | Attack | Manned | 1986Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 824Template:Sfn | 15 on order.Template:Sfn |
| CH-47D/F Chinook | Boeing | USA | Helicopter | Transport | Manned | 1962Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 510 (figure includes MH-47G)Template:Sfn | 30 on order (figure includes MH47G)Template:Sfn |
| EH-60A Black Hawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Electronic-warfare | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1979Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 64Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| MH-47 Chinook | Boeing | USA | Helicopter | Multi-mission | Manned | 1962Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 61Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47GScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| MH-60 Black Hawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Multi-mission | Manned | 1979Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 58Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60LScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant | Russia | Helicopter | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 10Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |||
| Mil Mi-24 | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant | Russia | Helicopter | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |||
| T-6D Texan II | USA | Propeller | Trainer | Manned | 2015[31] | 4Template:Sfn | ||
| UH-60 Black Hawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Utility | Manned | 1979Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1,443Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 751 x UH-60A, 592 x UH-60L, 100 x UH-60M. 1227 UH-60M planned.[32]Template:Dead url UH-60A and UH-60L models being upgraded and converted UH-60V. To be replaced by Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| UH-72A/B Lakota | Eurocopter | USA Germany |
Helicopter | Utility | Manned | 2007Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 478Template:Sfn | 30 on order.Template:Sfn |
| MQ-1C Gray Eagle | General Atomics | USA | Propeller | Unmanned | 2009Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 75[33] | 133 planned[34] | |
| Prioria Robotics Maveric | Prioria Robotics | USA | Propeller | Unmanned | 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 36Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| CQ-10 Snowgoose | MMIST | Canada | Propeller | Transport | Unmanned | 2005 | 15 Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 49 planned. Parafoil and autogyro variants.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| RQ-11 Raven | AeroVironment | USA | Propeller | Unmanned | 2003Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |||
| RQ-20 Puma | AeroVironment | USA | Propeller | Patrol | Unmanned | 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| Black Hornet Nano | Teledyne FLIR | USA | Propeller | Surveillance | UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Unmanned pocket-sized drone[35] |
Coast Guard
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| Type | Manufacturer | Origin | Propulsion | Role | Control | Introduced | Inventory | Notes |
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| HC-27J Spartan | Alenia Aeronautica | USA Italy |
Propeller | Search and rescue | Manned | 2006Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 14Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| C-37A | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 1997Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | VIP transport for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| C-37B | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | VIP transport | Manned | 1997Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | VIP transport for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| HC-130H Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Search and rescue | Manned | 1959Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 14Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| HC-130J Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Search and rescue | Manned | 1959Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 12Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | More on order, currentlyTemplate:When being manufactured to replace HC-130H.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| HC-144A Ocean Sentry | Airbus | USA Spain |
Propeller | Search and rescue | Manned | 2009Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 15Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| HC-144B Minotaur | Airbus | USA Spain |
Propeller | Search and rescue | Manned | 2009Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 3 | Minotaur upgrade of HC-144A aircraft includes advanced navigation and search and rescue equipment.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| MH-60T Jayhawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Medium Range Recovery (MRR) | Manned | 1990Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 42Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Will remain in service until 2040sScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| MH-65D Dolphin | Eurocopter | USA France |
Helicopter | Short Range Recovery (SRR) | Manned | 1985Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 95Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| MH-65E Dolphin | Eurocopter | USA France |
Helicopter | Short Range Recovery (SRR) | Manned | 1985Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 3Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Upgraded version of MH-65D with advanced avionics and search and rescue equipmentScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
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Marine Corps
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| Type | Manufacturer | Origin | Propulsion | Role | Control | Introduced | In service | Total | Notes |
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| C-20G | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1985Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Template:Sfn | Will be upgraded to C-20 ERScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| C-40A Clipper | Boeing | USA | Jet | Cargo/Transport aircraft | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2023[37] | 2[38] | 2 | |
| F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet | McDonnell Douglas | USA | Jet | Carrier-based Fighter | Manned | 1985Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 186Template:Sfn | Scheduled to be replaced by F-35B/C Lightning IIScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| F-35B/C Lightning II | Lockheed Martin | USA | Jet | Carrier-based Fighter | Manned | 2015Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 145Template:Sfn | F-35C carrier variant and F-35B V/STOL variants. Planned total of 280 F-35Bs and 140 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace various aircraft.[39] | |
| F-5F/N Tiger II | Northrop | USA | Jet | Aggressor | Manned | 1959Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 12Template:Sfn | Scheduled to maintain service till 2026. | |
| KC-130J Super Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Aerial refueling | Manned | 1962Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 69Template:Sfn | ||
| UC-12W Huron | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Utility | Manned | 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 8Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 8Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Planned to replace the UC-12F/M Huron and UC-35D[40] |
| UC-12M Huron | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Utility | Manned | 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2026[40] |
| UC-12F Huron | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Utility | Manned | 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 4Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 4Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2032[40] |
| UC-35D Citation | Cessna | USA | Jet | Utility | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2001[41] | 10[41] | 10Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2030[40] |
| AH-1Z Viper | Bell | USA | Helicopter | Attack | Manned | 2010Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 176Template:Sfn | The Marine Corps plans to divest 10 AH-1Z in FY2025.Template:Sfn | |
| CH-53E Super Stallion | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Cargo/Transport | Manned | 1981Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training | 135Template:Sfn | To be replaced by CH-53K King StallionTemplate:Sfn |
| CH-53K King Stallion | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Cargo/Transport | Manned | 2022Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 9Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 11Template:Sfn | 191 planned in totalScript error: No such module "Unsubst". |
| UH-1Y Venom | Bell | USA | Helicopter | Utility | Manned | 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 122Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 127Template:Sfn | |
| VH-3D Sea King | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Marine One VIP Transport | Manned | 1961Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 11Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A. 2 to be divested in FY2025.Template:Sfn | |
| VH-60N Whitehawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Marine One VIP Transport | Manned | 1979Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 8Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A | |
| VH-92 Patriot | Sikorsky Aircraft | USA | Helicopter | Marine One VIP Transport[42] | Manned | 2024Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 23Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| AV-8B/+ Harrier II | McDonnell Douglas | US / UK | Jet | Attack/Trainer | Manned | 1985Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 87, 12 TAV-8BTemplate:Sfn | VTOL. To be replaced by F-35B[43]Template:Dead url The Marine Corps plans to divest 4 AV-8Bs in FY2025.Template:Sfn | |
| MV-22B Osprey | Bell Boeing | USA | Tiltrotor | Multi-mission | Manned | 2007Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 236Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 288Template:Sfn | VTOL. 13 on order.Template:Sfn |
| K-MAX | Kaman | USA | Helicopter | Cargo and transport | Unmanned | 1991Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| MQ-27 | Boeing | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | Unmanned | 2005Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |||
| RQ-20 Puma | AeroVironment | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | Unmanned | 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |||
| RQ-21A Blackjack | Boeing Insitu | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | Unmanned | 2014Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | |||
| MQ-8B Fire Scout | Northrop Grumman | USA | Helicopter | Multi-Mission | Unmanned | 2009 Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 27[44] | ||
| Black Hornet Nano | Teledyne FLIR | Norway | Helicopter | Unmanned | 2015 Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||||
| MQ-9 Reaper | General Atomics | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | Unmanned | 2023Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 8Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Scheduled to be delivered in 2023.[45] | |
| R80D SkyRaider | Teledyne FLIR | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[46] | |||
| X2D | Skydio | USA | Propeller | Reconnaissance | UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[46] | |||
| T-34C Turbo Mentor | USA | Propeller | Trainer | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2Template:Sfn |
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| Type | Manufacturer | Origin | Propulsion | Role | Control | Introduced | In service | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-130T Hercules | Lockheed | USA | Propeller | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1956Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 17Template:Sfn | ||
| C-130J Hercules | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Cargo/Transport aircraft | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Template:Sfn | |||
| UC-12 Huron | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 13Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn | ||
| C-2A Greyhound | Grumman | USA | Propeller | Carrier-based Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1966Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 26Template:Sfn | To be replaced by 44 CMV-22[47] | |
| C-20 | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1985Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2Template:Sfn | C-20G | |
| C-26D Metroliner | Fairchild | USA | Propeller | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1980sScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 5Template:Sfn | ||
| C-37 | Gulfstream | USA | Jet | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 1997Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 4Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1 x C-37AScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| C-40A Clipper | Boeing | USA | Jet | Cargo/Transport aircraft | Manned | 2001Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 17Template:Sfn | ||
| E-2C/D Hawkeye | Northrop Grumman | USA | Propeller | Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control aircraft | Manned | 1963Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 83Template:Sfn | 15 on orderTemplate:Sfn | |
| E-6B Mercury | Boeing | USA | Jet | TACAMO | Manned | 1989Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 16Template:Sfn | ||
| EA-18G Growler | Boeing | USA | Jet | Carrier-based Electronic-warfare aircraft | Manned | 2009Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 153Template:Sfn | ||
| EP-3E ARIES II | Lockheed | USA | Propeller | Electronic-warfare aircraft | Manned | 1950sScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 9Template:Sfn | EP-3E signals reconnaissance aircraft are being replaced by the MQ-4 Triton. EP-3 divestment will be complete by FY2025.Template:Sfn | |
| F-5F/N Tiger II | Northrop | USA | Jet | Aggressor | Manned | 1962Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 31Template:Sfn | F-5F, F-5N. Used for adversary training[48] | |
| F-16 Fighting Falcon | General Dynamics | USA | Jet | Aggressor | Manned | 1978Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 22Template:Sfn | Used for adversary training.[49] | |
| F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet | McDonnell Douglas | USA | Jet | Carrier-based Fighter | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 43Template:Sfn | For training.Template:Sfn | ||
| F/A-18E/F Super Hornet | McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing | USA | Jet | Carrier-based Fighter | Manned | 1999Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 549Template:Sfn | 76 on orderTemplate:Sfn The Navy plans to divest 5 F/A-18F variants in FY2025.Template:Sfn | |
| F-35C Lightning II | Lockheed Martin | USA | Jet | Carrier-based Fighter aircraft | Manned | 2015Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 45Template:Sfn | 260 planned[50] | |
| KC-130T | Lockheed Martin | USA | Propeller | Aerial Refueling | Manned | 1962Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 11Template:Sfn | ||
| MQ-4C Triton | Northrop Grumman | USA | Jet | Unmanned aerial vehicle | Unmanned | 2018Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2[51] | 68 PlannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| P-8A Poseidon | Boeing | USA | Jet | Anti-Submarine-warfare aircraft | Manned | 2013Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 118Template:Sfn | 10 on orderTemplate:Sfn | |
| T-6 Texan II | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Trainer aircraft | Manned | 2001Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 294Template:Sfn | 29 on order.Template:Sfn | |
| T-44C Pegasus | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Trainer aircraft | Manned | 1964Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 57Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | T-44s are being replaced by the T-54A. The Navy plans to divest 10 T-44s in FY2025.Template:Sfn | |
| T-45C Goshawk | McDonnell Douglas | UK/USA | Jet | Carrier-based Trainer aircraft | Manned | 1991Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 189Template:Sfn | ||
| T-54A | Beechcraft | USA | Propeller | Trainer | Manned | 2024Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 2Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Used to train aviators flying the P-8, C-130, E-6, E-2, CMV-22, and MV-22. First delivered in 2024. Up to 64 planned.[52] | |
| UC-35D | Cessna | USA | Jet | Utility aircraft | Manned | 1972Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 1Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| CV/MV-22 Osprey | Bell Boeing | USA | Tiltrotor | Multi-mission | Manned | 2007Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 19Template:Sfn | 34 on order.Template:Sfn | |
| MH-53E Sea Dragon | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery | Manned | 1981Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 26Template:Sfn | Operational employment is planned to end in FY2024, with final squadron retirement by the end of FY 2025.Template:Sfn | |
| MH-60 Seahawk | Sikorsky | USA | Helicopter | Anti-submarine warfare helicopter Multi-mission |
Manned | 1984Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 508Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||
| TH-57B/C Sea Ranger | Bell | USA | Helicopter | Trainer | Manned | 1984Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 113Template:Sfn | To be replaced by the AgustaWestland TH-73A ThrasherScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | |
| TH-73A Thrasher | Leonardo Helicopter | USA | Helicopter | Trainer | MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | 59Template:Sfn | 71 on orderTemplate:Sfn | ||
| ScanEagle | Boeing | USA | Propeller | Unmanned | 2005Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||||
| RQ-21A Blackjack | Boeing Insitu | USA | Propeller | Unmanned | 2014Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | ||||
| MQ-8C Fire Scout | Northrop Grumman | USA | Helicopter | Patrol | Unmanned | 2009Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | 10[53] | 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.[54] |
Space Force
| Type | Manufacturer | Origin | Propulsion | Role | Control | Introduced | In service | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-37B | Boeing | USA | Rocket | Spaceplane | Unmanned | 2010 (first space flight) | 2Template:Sfn | Seven launches since program began.[55] |
See also
- United States Army Aviation Branch#Equipment
- United States Marine Corps Aviation#Current inventory
- List of currently active United States naval aircraft
- List of active United States Air Force aircraft
- List of military aircraft of the United States
- Future military aircraft of the United States
- List of U.S. DoD aircraft designations
- UAVs in the U.S. military
- Fox (code word)
References
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