Brazilian Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 527 Aircraft

Last Updated: 10/26/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Brazilian Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 527 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: 527

264 / 527
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

369 / 527
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

395 / 527
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

422 / 527
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
48.3

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:
16/124

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: 119 units
Support: 211 units
Training: 197 units
Future: 163 units

Suppliers

Primary (3)

Secondary (4)

Fighters (88)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

46

AMX A-1/A-1M

Light Strike

42

F-5EM

Fighter

Total Units: 88 (17%)

Close-Air Support (31)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

31

A-29A (EMB-314)

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 31 (6%)

Helicopters (42)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

16

UH-60L/M

Multi-Mission

12

H225M

Medium-Lift

12

AH-2 (Mi-35M)

Gunship/Transport

2

H135

VIP

Total Units: 42 (8%)

Transports (126)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

45

EMB-110

Utility

30

Cessna 208

Utility

19

EMB-120

Utitliy/VIP

10

C-130H/M

Tactical

9

CN-295

Tactical

6

ERJ-145

VIP

4

KC-390

Tactical

2

Phenom 100

VIP

1

A319

VIP

Total Units: 126 (24%)

Trainers (197)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

102

EMB-312

Basic/Advanced Trainer

62

A-29B (EMB-314)

Strike Trainer

20

H125M

Helicopter Trainer

8

AMX-T

Strike Trainer

4

F-5FM

Fighter Trainer

1

P-3AM

Crew Trainer

Total Units: 197 (37%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (2)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

2

KC-130M

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 2 (0%)

Special-Mission (41)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

12

EMB-110

Maritime Patrol

7

P-3AM

Maritime Patrol

6

Learjet 35

Reconnaissance

5

E-99

Airborne Early Warning

5

CN-295

Search and Rescue

3

EMB-110

Reconnaissance

3

EJR-145

SIGINT

Total Units: 41 (8%)

On Order (163)

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

100

Gripen E

Multirole

27

H125

Helo Training

19

KC-390

Transport

8

Gripen F

Fighter Trainer

4

H225M

Medium-Lift

3

UH-60L/M

Multi-Mission

2

Phenom 100

VIP

Total Units: 163

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