Egyptian Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 1,122 Aircraft

Last Updated: 01/04/2023 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Egyptian Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 1,122 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: 1,122

561 / 1,122
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

785 / 1,122
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

842 / 1,122
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

898 / 1,122
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
44.0

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:
22/127

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 127 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 345 units
Support: 388 units
Training: 389 units
Future: 107 units

Suppliers

Primary (4)

Secondary (7)

Fighters (333)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

168

F-16A/C

Multirole

75

Mirage 5E2/SDE+

Fighter-Bomber

38

MiG-29M

Multirole

24

Rafale DM/EM

Multirole

15

Mirage 2000EM

Multirole

13

Alpha Jet

Light Strike

Total Units: 333 (30%)

Close-Air Support (12)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

12

AT-802I

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 12 (1%)

Helicopters (318)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

89

SA342

Light Scout

62

Mi8/-17

Transport/Gunship

46

AH-64D

Attack

39

Ka-52

Attack

23

Commando Mk.2/1

Utility

19

CH-47D

Transport

18

AW149

Medium Utility

10

SH-2G

ASW/Maritime Patrol

4

AW139

Search & Rescue

3

AW109

Utility

3

H125M

Light Scout

2

UH-60M

Multi-Mission

Total Units: 318 (28%)

Transports (59)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

21

CN-295

Tactical

21

C-130H

Tactical

8

DHC-5

Utility

4

Beech 1900

Utility

3

An-74

Tactical

2

Il-76MF

Strategic

Total Units: 59 (5%)

Trainers (389)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

119

K-8

Advanced Jet Trainer

74

G115

Flight Trainer

54

EMB-312

Basic Trainer

50

F-16B/D

Fighter Trainer

49

L-39

Advanced Jet Trainer

27

Alpha Jet

Advanced Jet Trainer

6

MiG-29M2

Fighter Trainer

6

Mirage 5SDD

Strike Trainer

4

Mirage 2000BM

Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 389 (35%)

Special-Mission (11)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

7

E-2C

Airborne Early Warning

4

Beech 1900

Electronic Warfare

Total Units: 11 (1%)

On Order (107)

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

30

Rafale DM/EM

Multirole

26

Su-35SE

Multirole

12

CH-47F

Transport

12

C-130J

Transport

8

AW189

Medium-Lift

7

Ka-52

Attack

6

AW149

Medium-Lift

6

CH-47D

Transport

Total Units: 107

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