Bangladesh Air Force (2022)

Current Active Inventory: 173 Aircraft

Last Updated: 01/17/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Bangladesh Air Force (2022). The service currently counts 173 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: 173

87 / 173
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

121 / 173
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

130 / 173
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

138 / 173
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
14.1

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:
78/124

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: 44 units
Support: 66 units
Training: 63 units
Future: 24 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (5)

Fighters (44)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

36

F-7

Fighter

8

MiG-29

Fighter

Total Units: 44 (25%)

Helicopters (53)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

35

Mi-17/171

Transport

14

Bell 212

Utility

4

AW139

Search & Rescue

Total Units: 53 (31%)

Transports (13)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

4

C-130B/E

Tactical

3

An-32

Tactical

3

C-130J Mk.5

Tactical

3

L-410

Utility

Total Units: 13 (8%)

Trainers (63)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

14

K-8

Advanced Jet Trainer

14

Yak-130

Advanced Jet Trainer

11

FT-7

Fighter Trainer

9

FT-6

Fighter Trainer

7

L-39

Advanced Jet Trainer

6

Bell 206L

Helicopter Trainer

2

AW119

Helicopter Trainer

Total Units: 63 (36%)

On Order (24)

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

24

G120TP

Flight Trainer

Total Units: 24

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