List of active United States military aircraft

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon of the United States Air Force in flight

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
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)Template:Sfn 162[1] The Air Force is seeking to retire all A-10s in FY2026.[1]
A-29C Super Tucano Sierra Nevada CorporationTemplate:Sfn Brazil Propeller Research and development Manned 2003 3[2] Delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command in 2021. Transferred to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024.Template:Sfn[3]
EA-37B Compass Call Gulfstream USA Jet Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 2026Template:Sfn 1[4] 2 orderedTemplate:Sfn Replacement for EC-130H Compass Call.[4] 10 planned.Template:Sfn
B-1 Lancer Rockwell International USA Jet Bomber Manned 1986Template:Sfn 45[2][5] Long-range conventional bomber. Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.Template:Sfn The Air Force is seeking to divest one B-1 in FY2026.[1]
B-2 Spirit Northrop Grumman USA Jet Bomber Manned 1997Template:Sfn 19[2] 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.[6]
B-21 Raider Northrop Grumman USA Jet Bomber Optionally pilotedTemplate:Sfn 3[2] Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. The first B-21 test aircraft made its maiden flight in November 2023.[7] 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[8] 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[2]
C-12C/D/F/J Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Transport Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Sfn 29[2]
C-17A Globemaster III McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Strategic airlifter Manned 1995Template:Sfn 222[2] 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[2]
VC-25A Boeing USA Jet Presidential transport Manned 1990 2
C-32A/B Air Force Two Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1998Template:Sfn 4/2[2]
C-37A/B Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1998Template:Sfn 9/7[2] VIP transport. 16 planned.Template:Sfn
C-40B/C Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 2003Template:Sfn 4/7[2]
KC-46A Pegasus Boeing USA Jet Aerial refueling Manned FY24 (planned)Template:Sfn 77[9] 179 planned.Template:Sfn
C-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Tactical airlifter Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Sfn 126[2] 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.[1]
EC-130H Compass Call Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 1983; Block 35, 2011Template:Sfn 5[4] The Air Force is seeking to divest 3 EC-130Hs in FY2026.[1]
LC-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo aircraft Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Sfn 10[10] Assigned to 109th Airlift WingScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Tactical airlifter Manned 2006Template:Sfn 151[2]
AC-130J Ghostrider Lockheed Martin USA Propeller CAS / Attack Manned 2017 (AC-130J)Template:Sfn 31[11] Final aircraft delivered in 2022.[11]
HC-130J Combat King II Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Search and rescue Manned 2013Template:Sfn 39[2]
MC-130J Commando II Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Multi-mission/Special Operations Manned 2012Template:Sfn 57[2] 64 planned.Template:Sfn
WC-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Weather reconnaissance Manned 2006Template:Sfn 10[2] Assigned to 403d Wing
WC-135R Constant Phoenix Boeing USA Jet Atmospheric research Manned 2022 (WC-135R)Template:Sfn 3[2]
KC-135R/T Stratotanker Boeing USA Jet Aerial refueling Manned 1957Template:Sfn 376[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 KC-135 in FY2026.[1]
TC-135S/W Boeing USA Jet Trainer Manned 1961 3[2]
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint Boeing USA Jet Reconnaissance / ELINT / surveillance Manned 1972 25[2]
C-146A Wolfhound[12] Fairchild-Dornier Germany Propeller Transport Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Sfn 20Template:Sfn Delivered 2011–2017.Template:Sfn Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron[13]
C-147A De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Transport MannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". For the U.S. Army Parachute Team[14]
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS) Boeing USA Jet AWACS Manned 1977; 2014 (Block 40/45)Template:Sfn 15[2] To be replaced by the E-2D Hawkeye.
E-4B (NAOC) Boeing USA Jet Command and control Manned 1978 (E-4B)Template:Sfn 4[2] 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[2] Military surveillance version of the DHC-8-100, used for missile range control.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
E-11A (BACN)[15] Northrop Grumman USA / Canada Jet Command and control / BACN Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Sfn 5[2] 2 aircraft to be divested in FY2025.Template:Sfn Nine planned.Template:Sfn
F-15C/D Eagle McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Air superiority Manned 1979 (F-15C/D)Template:Sfn 108[2] F-15C retired from active service in 2025.[16] 12 D variants[2] are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 13 F-15C and Ds s in FY2026.[1]
F-15E Strike Eagle McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Multirole, primarily strike Manned 1989Template:Sfn 218[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest 21 F-15Es FY2026.[1]
F-15EX Eagle II Boeing USA Jet Multirole, primarily strike Manned 2024 (planned)[17] 8[2][18] F-15C/D Eagle replacement.[19] 104 planned.Template:Sfn
QF-16A/C Boeing USA Jet Target droneTemplate:Sfn Optionally pilotedTemplate:Sfn 2016Template:Sfn 73[2] 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
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[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest 62 F-16C/Ds in FY2026.[1]
F-22A Raptor Lockheed Martin USA Jet Air superiority Manned 2005Template:Sfn 183[2] Stealth aircraft. To be succeeded by the F-47.[20]Template:Sfn
F-35A Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Multirole Manned 2016Template:Sfn 302[2] 7 on orderTemplate:Sfn 1,763 planned.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, since 2023Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034.[21]
TG-15A Glider Trainer Manned 2[2]
TG-15B Glider Trainer Manned 3[2]
TG-16A Glider Trainer Manned 19[2]
TG-17A Glider Trainer Manned 1[2] MDM MDM-1 Fox donated to the 94th Flying Training Squadron.[22]
TH-1H Iroquois Bell USA Helicopter Trainer Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Sfn 28[2] Light lift training helicopterTemplate:Sfn To be replaced by the MH-139A.Template:Sfn
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational

Support Airlift

Bell USA Helicopter Utility Manned 1970Template:Sfn 63[2] Light lift helicopter. To be replaced by the MH-139 Grey Wolf.Template:Sfn The Air Force is seeking to divest 4 UH-1Ns in FY2026.[1]
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter CSAR Manned 1982Template:Sfn 64[2] To be replaced by the HH-60W Jolly Green II.The Air Force is seeking to divest 11 HH-60G in FY2026.[1]
HH-60W Jolly Green II Sikorsky USA Helicopter CSAR Manned 2022Template:Sfn 32[2] To replace the HH-60G/U Pave Hawk. 85 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.[23]
P-9A Pale Ale Bombardier Canada Propeller Maritime patrol Manned 4[2] Government-owned contractor-operated fleet tasked with monitoring drug trafficking.Template:Sfn
RQ-4B Global Hawk Northrop Grumman USA Jet ISTAR Unmanned 2011 (Block 30), 2016 (Block 40)Template:Sfn 9[24]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Multi-mission[25] Unmanned 2007, 2015 (ER)Template:Sfn 102[2]
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Patrol Unmanned 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
RQ-170 Sentinel Lockheed Martin USA Jet Multi-Mission Unmanned 2007Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
T-1A Jayhawk Raytheon USA Jet Trainer Manned 1993Template:Sfn 127[2] Multi-engine trainer. The Air Force is seeking to divest 35 T-1s in FY2026.[1]
T-6A Texan II Raytheon/Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2000Template:Sfn 442[2]
T-7 Red Hawk Boeing / Saab USA Jet Trainer Manned 2028 (planned)Template:Sfn 2[26] Replacement for the T-38 Talon. The first five test aircraft will be production representative. 351 planned.Template:Sfn
T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon Northrop USA Jet Trainer Manned 1961Template:Sfn 495[2] 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[2]
T-51A Cessna Cessna USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1957 3[2]
T-53A Kadet II Cirrus USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1995 24[2] USAFA flight training aircraft
U-2S Dragon Lady Lockheed USA Jet Reconnaissance Manned c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (U-2R)Template:Sfn 27Template:Sfn The Air Force plans to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.Template:Sfn
TU-2S Dragon Lady Lockheed USA Jet Conversion trainer Manned 4[2] The Air Force is seeking 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.[27]
UV-18B Twin Otter De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Utility Manned 1988 3[2] USAFA parachute training aircraft
CV-22B Osprey Bell, Boeing USA Tiltrotor CSAR / transport Manned 2006Template:Sfn 52[2] 2 on order.Template:Sfn Two aging CV-22Bs will be divested in FY2025 and be replaced with new aircraft.Template:Sfn
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
BQM-167 Skeeter Composite Engineering Jet Target drone Unmanned 2008Template:Sfn 37Template:Sfn Subscale aerial target. 800+ planned.Template:Sfn
CN-235 CASA Spain Propeller Reconnaissance Manned 1988 5Template:Sfn Flown with the 427th Special Operations Squadron
Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft DZYNE Technologies USA Propeller Surveillance UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Army

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Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced Inventory Notes
C-12D/R/U/V Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1972 95Template:Sfn
MC/RC-12D/H/K 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".
C-12J Beechcraft USA Propeller Transport Manned 1984Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 3[29]Template: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".
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".
C-41 Aviocar CASA Spain Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1974Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 5Template:Sfn
AH/MH-6M Little Bird MD Helicopter USA Helicopter Attack Manned 1980Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 47Template:Sfn
MH-47D/E/G 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".
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".
UH-60A/L/M 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.[30]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".
MH-60K/L 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".
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian Boeing USA Helicopter Attack Manned 1986Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 824Template:Sfn 15 on order.Template:Sfn
UH-72A/B Lakota Eurocopter USA
Germany 		Helicopter Utility Manned 2007Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 478Template:Sfn 30 on order.Template: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
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".
MQ-1C Gray Eagle General Atomics USA Propeller Unmanned 2009Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 75[31] 133 planned[32]
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".
T-6D Texan II USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2015[33] 4Template:Sfn
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".
Black Hornet Nano Teledyne FLIR USA Propeller Surveillance UnmannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst". Unmanned pocket-sized drone[34]
CL-650 (ARTEMIS) Bombardier Canada Jet Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Manned 2020Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 2[35] Modified CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N159L c/n 6159Script 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".
Prioria Robotics Maveric Prioria Robotics USA Propeller Unmanned 2008Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 36Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Coast Guard

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Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced Inventory Notes
HC-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica USA
Italy 		Propeller Medium Range Surveillance Manned 2014[36] 14Template:Efn Former Air Force aircraft, 13 acquired in 2014, one in 2017[36]
C-37A Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet Long Range Command & Control Manned 2002[37] 1[37] Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.[37]
C-37B Gulfstream 550 Gulfstream USA Jet Long Range Command & Control Manned 2022[37] 1[37] Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.[37]
HC-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Long Range Surveillance Manned 2003[38] 17[39] Projected inventory 22[39]
HC-144B Ocean Sentry Airbus USA
Spain 		Propeller Medium Range Surveillance Manned 2007[40] 18Template:Efn HC-144A upgraded with Minotaur advanced navigation and search and rescue system common to HC-144B, HC-130J, HC-27J[36]
MH-60T Jayhawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Manned 1990[41] 45[41] Projected inventory up to 127 as USCG moves to an all MH-60T helicopter fleet by early 2040s[42]
MH-65E Dolphin Eurocopter USA
France 		Helicopter Short Range Recovery (SRR) Manned 1984[43] 90[43] Final MH-65D to MH-65E upgrade completed 19 August 2024[43]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned USCG to procure up to four MQ-9As using FY25 funding[44]

Marine Corps

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Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
Template:EfnF/A-18C Hornet McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 1983Template:Efn 186Template:Sfn Being replaced by F-35B/C Lightning II
UC-12F Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1986Template:Efn 4Template:Efn Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2032[46]
UC-12M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1987Template:Efn 2Template:Efn Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2026[46]
UC-12W Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 2010Template:Efn 9Template:Sfn Planned to replace the UC-12F/M Huron and UC-35D[46]
C-20G Grey Ghost Gulfstream USA Jet Cargo/Transport Manned 1994Template:Efn 1Template:Sfn Will be upgraded to C-20 ERScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
UC-35D Citation Cessna USA Jet Utility Manned 2001[47] 10[47] Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2030[46]
C-40A Clipper Boeing USA Jet Cargo/Transport Manned 2023[48] 2[49]
KC-130J Super Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Aerial refueling Manned 2004Template:Efn 69Template:Sfn
F-5F/N Tiger II Northrop USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1974Template:Efn 12Template:Sfn Scheduled to maintain service till 2026.
F-35B Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Amphibious Assault Ship-based Strike Fighter Manned 2015[50] 112Template:Sfn F-35B V/STOL variant. Planned total of 280 F-35Bs to replace F/A-18 and AV-8B.[51]
F-35C Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 2020[52] F-35C carrier variant Planned total of 140 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace F/A-18.[51]
UH-1Y Venom Bell USA Helicopter Utility Manned 2008Template:Efn[53] 160[53]
AH-1Z Viper Bell USA Helicopter Close air support Manned 2011[53] 189Template:Efn[53] The Marine Corps plans to divest 10 AH-1Z in FY2025.Template:Sfn
VH-3D Sea King Sikorsky USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport Manned 1974Template:Efn 11Template:Efn To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A. 2 to be divested in FY2025.Template:Sfn
CH-53E Super Stallion Sikorsky USA Helicopter Cargo/Transport Manned 1981[54] 133Template:Efn 96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training. To be replaced by CH-53K King StallionTemplate:Sfn
CH-53K King Stallion Sikorsky USA Helicopter Cargo/Transport Manned 2022Template:Efn 11Template:Sfn Projected inventory 200Template:Efn
VH-60N Whitehawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport Manned 1980sTemplate:Efn 6Template:Efn To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A
VH-92A Patriot Sikorsky Aircraft USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport[55] Manned 2021Template:Efn 23[56]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2021[57] 20[58]
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned 2012[59]
CQ-24A
K-MAX 		Kaman USA Helicopter Technology development Unmanned 2011[60] 2[61] Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.
T-34C Turbo Mentor Beechcraft USA Propeller Miscellaneous support Manned 2Template:Sfn 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 1971Template:Efn 87Template:Sfn VTOL. Being replaced by F-35B. The Marine Corps plans to divest 4 AV-8Bs in FY2025.Template:Sfn
MV-22B Osprey Bell Boeing USA Tiltrotor Cargo/TransportTemplate:Efn Manned 2007Template:Efn 288Template:Sfn VTOL. 13 on order.Template:Sfn
Black Hornet Nano Teledyne FLIR Norway Helicopter Reconnaissance Unmanned 2015[62]
R80D SkyRaider Teledyne FLIR USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[63]
X2D Skydio USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[63]

Navy

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Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
Template:EfnF/A-18E/F Super Hornet McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 1999Template:Efn 549Template:Sfn 76 on orderTemplate:Sfn The Navy plans to divest 5 F/A-18F variants in FY2025.Template:Sfn
EA-18G Growler Boeing USA Jet Carrier-based Electronic-warfare Manned 2008Template:Efn 153Template:Sfn
C-2A Greyhound Grumman USA Propeller Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) Manned 1966 26Template:Sfn To be replaced by 44 CMV-22[64]
UC-12F/M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1986Template:Efn 13Template:Efn Template:Sfn
RC-12M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller NRL support Manned 1987Template:Efn 1Template:Efn
NC-20G Grey Ghost Gulfstream USA Jet Test Range support Manned 1994Template:Efn 1Template:Efn Template:Sfn
C-26A Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller USNTPS trainer Manned 1998Template:Efn 1Template:Efn Template:Sfn
C-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1998Template:Efn 4Template:Efn Template:Sfn
EC-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Missile Range support Manned 1998Template:Efn 1Template:Efn Template:Sfn
RC-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Missile Range support Manned 1998Template:Efn 2Template:Efn Template:Sfn
C-37A Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 2002Template:Efn 1Template:Efn
C-37B Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 2005Template:Efn 3Template:Efn
NC-37B Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream USA Jet Test Range support Manned 2018Template:Efn 1Template:Efn
C-38A Courier Israel Aerospace Industries Israel Jet Test & Evaluation support Manned 1997Template:Efn 2Template:Efn Template:Sfn
C-40A Clipper Boeing USA Jet Cargo/Transport Manned 2001Template:Efn 17Template:Efn Template:Sfn Projected inventory 19Template:Efn
C-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 2020Template:Efn 1Template:Efn Template:Sfn 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 1991Template:Efn 16Template:Efn
KC-130T Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo/Transport & Aerial Refueling,
Test Range support 		Manned 1983Template:Efn 16Template:Efn
E-2C/D Hawkeye Northrop Grumman USA Propeller Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control Manned 1964Template:Efn 83Template:Sfn 15 on order.Template:Sfn Projected E-2D inventory is 75Template:Efn
E-6B Mercury Boeing USA Jet TACAMO Manned 1998Template:Efn 16Template:Sfn To be replaced with E-130JTemplate:Efn beginning 2028
F-5F/N Tiger II Northrop USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1974Template:Efn 31Template:Efn Template:Sfn Used for adversary training
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon General Dynamics USA Jet Aggressor Manned 2002Template:Efn 22Template:Sfn Template:Efn Template:Efn Used for adversary training
F-35C Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 2019[65] 45Template:Sfn 260 planned[66]
MH-53E Sea Dragon Sikorsky USA Helicopter Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board deliveryTemplate:Efn Manned 1981 26Template:Sfn Operational employment is planned to end in FY2024, with final squadron retirement by the end of FY 2025.Template:Sfn
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger Bell USA Helicopter Test & Evaluation support Manned 1968Template:Efn 113Template:Sfn Replaced by the TH-73A Thrasher.Template:Efn 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 4Template:Sfn
MH-60R Seahawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Anti-submarine warfare,
Anti-surface warfare,
Electronic warfareTemplate:Efn 		Manned 2006Template:Efn 270Template:Efn
MH-60S Seahawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Vertical replenishment,
Combat Search and Rescue,
Naval Special Warfare supportTemplate:Efn 		Manned 2002Template:Efn 256Template:Efn
TH-67 Creek Bell USA Helicopter USNTPS trainer Manned 1993Template:Efn 4Template:Efn
UH-72A Lakota Air Bus Germany Helicopter USNTPS trainer Manned 2009Template:Efn 5Template:Efn Template:Sfn
TH-73A Thrasher Leonardo Italy Helicopter Trainer Manned 2021Template:Efn 59Template:Sfn 71 on orderTemplate:Sfn
P-3C Orion Boeing USA Propeller Test Range support Manned 1960sTemplate:Efn 4Template:Sfn
NP-3C/D Orion Boeing USA Propeller NRL support,
Test Range support 		Manned 1980s 4Template:Sfn
P-8A Poseidon Boeing USA Jet Maritime patrol Manned 2013Template:Efn 118Template:Sfn 10 on orderTemplate:Sfn
MQ-4C Triton Northrop Grumman USA Jet Intelligence Surveillance and ReconnaissanceTemplate:Efn Unmanned 2018[67] 20 27 PlannedScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
MQ-8C Fire Scout Northrop Grumman USA Helicopter Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2009 10[68] 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.[69]
RQ-21A Blackjack Boeing Insitu USA Propeller Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2014
MQ-25A Stingray Boeing USA Jet Aerial RefuelingTemplate:Efn 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 2003Template:Efn 294Template:Sfn 29 on order.Template:Sfn 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 1977Template:Efn 15Template:Sfn 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 10Template:Sfn
T-44C Pegasus Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 1977Template:Efn 56Template:Sfn 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-capable Trainer Manned 1997Template:Efn 189Template:Sfn
T-54A Marlin II Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2024[70] 2[70] 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.[70] Template:Sfn
NU-1B Otter de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller USNTPS trainer Manned 1966 1Template:Sfn
U-6A Beaver de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller USNTPS glider tow Manned 2Template:Sfn
UV-18A Twin Otter de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller NRL support Manned 2019[71] 1[71]
CMV-22B Osprey Bell Boeing USA Tiltrotor Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) Manned 2021Template:Efn 19Template:Sfn Projected inventory 44Template:Efn
X-26A Frigate Glider Schweizer USA Glider USNTPS trainer Manned 1962Template:Efn 2Template:Efn

Space Force

Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Notes
X-37B Boeing USA Rocket Spaceplane Unmanned 2010 (first space flight) 2Template:Sfn Seven launches since program began.[72]

See also

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