Chilean Air Force (2021)

Current Active Inventory: 203 Aircraft

Last Updated: 05/26/2021 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Chilean Air Force (2021). The service currently counts 203 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: 203

102 / 203
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

142 / 203
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

152 / 203
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

162 / 203
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
27.9

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:
37/100

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 100 air services from 74 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 44 units
Support: 66 units
Training: 93 units
Future: 6 units

Suppliers

Primary

Secondary

Fighters (44)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

35

F-16A/C

Multirole

9

F-5E

Fighter

Total Units: 44 (22%)

Helicopters (36)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

15

Bell 412

Medium Utility

15

UH-1H

Medium Utility

6

S-70i

Multi-Mission

Total Units: 36 (18%)

Transports (24)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

11

DHC-6

Utility

4

C-130B/H/R

Tactical

4

CJ1

VIP

3

C-212

Utility

1

Boeing 737

VIP

1

Boeing 767

VIP

Total Units: 24 (12%)

Trainers (93)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

31

T-35

Basic Trainer

19

C-101

Advanced Jet Trainer

18

EMB-314

Basic Trainer

11

F-16B/D

Fighter Trainer

8

SR22

Flight Trainer

4

Bell 206

Helicopter Trainer

2

F-5F

Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 93 (46%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (5)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

3

KC-135E

Aerial Refueling

2

KC-130R

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 5 (2%)

Special-Mission (1)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

1

Boeing 707

Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 1 (0%)

On Order (6)

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

6

KC-390

Tactical

Total Units: 6

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