Argentine Air Force (2021)

Current Active Inventory: 135 Aircraft

Last Updated: 06/29/2021 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Argentine Air Force (2021). The service currently counts 135 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: 135

68 / 135
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

95 / 135
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

101 / 135
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

108 / 135
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
27.4

TvR is this air service's TrueValue Rating. The value is formulated by way of assessing an air service's current strengths and weaknesses. All are matched against the top-most performer, this being the USAF which yields a TvR of 242.9.

Global Rank:
39/124

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 124 air services from 98 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 38 units
Support: 45 units
Training: 52 units
Future: 24 units

Suppliers

Primary (2)

Secondary (7)

Fighters (16)

Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

12

A-4AR

Fighter/Attack

4

IA 63

Light Strike

Total Units: 16 (12%)

Close-Air Support (22)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

22

IA 58

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 22 (16%)

Helicopters (30)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

9

MD500D

Light Scout/Utility

7

Bell 212

Medium Utility

6

Bell 412

Multi-Mission

3

SA315B

Light Utility

2

S-76

VIP

2

Mi-171

Transport

1

S-70

VIP

Total Units: 30 (22%)

Transports (12)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

3

C-130H

Tactical

3

Aero Cmdr 500

VIP

2

F28

Utility

2

PA-31

Light Utility

1

L-100

Tactical

1

Boeing 737

VIP

Total Units: 12 (9%)

Trainers (52)

Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

18

AT 63

Strike Trainer

12

T-6C+

Basic Trainer

11

EMB-312

Basic Trainer

8

G120TP

Flight Trainer

3

OA-4AR

Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 52 (39%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (2)

Airframes modified for the purpose of aerial fuel delivery to support allied aircraft / operations.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

2

KC-130H

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 2 (1%)

Special-Mission (1)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

1

EC-21A

Electronic Warfare

Total Units: 1 (1%)

On Order (24)

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

12

H125M

Light Scout/Utility

6

KC-390

Tactical Transport

3

Ka-226

Light Utility

3

Mi-171

Transport Helo

Total Units: 24

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