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Bulgarian Air Force (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 65 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Bulgarian Air Force (2024). The service currently counts 65 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.

Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 65

33
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
46
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
49
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
52
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
15.5
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
78 /103
Global Rank as compared to national powers of WDMMA. 103 total air services from 103 nations are tracked. View Current Ranks.
Force Concentration

Attack: 17 units
Support: 27 units
Training: 21 units
Future: 18 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (2)

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Secondary (5)

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Fighters (11)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
11
MiG-29A
Fighter

Total Units: 11 (17%)




Close-Air Support (6)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
6
Su-25K/UBK
Close-Air Support

Total Units: 6 (9%)




Helicopters (19)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
12
H125M
Medium-Lift
3
Mi-17
Transport/Gunship
2
Mi-24
Gunship/Transport
2
Bell 206
Light Utility

Total Units: 19 (29%)




Transports (8)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
3
C-27J
Tactical
2
L-410
Utility
1
A319
VIP
1
An-26
Tactical
1
PC-12
Utility

Total Units: 8 (12%)




Trainers (21)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
6
L-39
Advanced Jet Trainer
6
PC-9
Basic/Advanced Trainer
4
Bell 206
Helicopter Trainer
2
Su-25UBK
Strike Trainer
2
MiG-29UB
Fighter Trainer
1
An-2
Paratrooper Trainer

Total Units: 21 (32%)




On Order (18)


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

6
F-16V
Multirole
6
F-16D
Fighter Trainer
4
F-16C
Multirole
2
H215M
Medium-Lift

Total Units: 18




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