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Afghan Air Force (2023)


Current Active Inventory: 271 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Afghan Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 271 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.

Updated: 9/20/2023 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 271

136
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
190
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
203
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
217
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
7.5
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
96 /129
Global Rank as compared to national powers of WDMMA. 129 total air services from 101 nations are tracked. View Current Ranks.
Force Concentration

Attack: 29 units
Support: 242 units
Training: 0 units
Future: 130 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (1)

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Secondary (5)

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Close-Air Support (29)


Airframes utilized in the direct-attack role; typically featuring extended loitering and excellent low-and-slow capabilities.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
19
A-29
Trainer/Light Attack
10
Cessna 208
CAS/Light Attack

Total Units: 29 (11%)




Helicopters (137)


Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
68
MD530F
Armed Scout
39
Mi-8/-17
Transport
10
UH-1H
Utility
9
UH-60A
Medium-Lift
8
Mi-25
Gunship/Transport
3
SA315B
Light Utility

Total Units: 137 (51%)




Transports (31)


Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
24
Cessna 208
Utility
4
C-130H
Tactical
2
Y-12
Tactical
1
Boeing 727
VIP/Transport

Total Units: 31 (11%)




Special-Mission (74)


Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
56
Mi-8/Mi-17
Transport (SPECOPS)
18
PC-12NG
Utility (SPECOPS)

Total Units: 74 (27%)




On Order (130)


Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

130
MD530F
Armed Scout

Total Units: 130




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