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Chilean Air Force (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 207 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Chilean Air Force (2024). The service currently counts 207 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: 08/23/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 207

104
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
145
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
155
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
166
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
27.9
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
38 /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: 45 units
Support: 63 units
Training: 99 units
Future: 7 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (1)

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Secondary (5)

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Fighters (45)


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
10
F-5E
Fighter

Total Units: 45 (22%)




Helicopters (31)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
15
Bell 412
Medium Utility
10
UH-1H
Medium Utility
6
S-70i
Multi-Mission

Total Units: 31 (15%)




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 (99)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
31
T-35
Basic Trainer
22
EMB-314
Basic/Advanced Trainer
19
C-101
Advanced Jet Trainer
11
F-16B/D
Fighter Trainer
8
SR22
Flight Trainer
5
Bell 206
Helicopter Trainer
3
F-5F
Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 99 (48%)




Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (6)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
3
KC-135E
Strategic Refueling
3
KC-130R
Tactical Refueling

Total Units: 6 (3%)




Special-Mission (2)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
1
Boeing EB-707
Airborne Early Warning
1
E-3D
Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 2 (1%)




On Order (7)


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

6
KC-390
Tactical Transport
1
E-3D
Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 7




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