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Afghan Air Force (2023)


Current Active Inventory: 271 Aircraft


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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.
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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%.
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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


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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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