Afghan Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 271 Aircraft

Last Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

NOTE: Due to the American withdrawal of Afghanistan in August of 2021, and the subsequent takeover of the country by Taliban forces, the following values on this page can no longer be considered accurate.

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.

Total Aircraft: 271

136 / 271
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

190 / 271
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

203 / 271
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

217 / 271
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
7.5

This service's TrueValue Rating formulated by assessment of an air service's current strengths and weaknesses matched against the top performer - the USAF (242.9).

Global Rank:
94/128

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 128 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

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

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (5)

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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