French Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 658 Aircraft

Last Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the French Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 658 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: 658

329 / 658
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

461 / 658
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

494 / 658
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

526 / 658
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
56.3

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:
10/128

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 128 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 232 units
Support: 206 units
Training: 220 units
Future: 96 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (3)

Fighters (232)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

101

Rafale B/C

Multirole

71

M2000D

Strike

32

M2000C

Multirole

28

M2000-5F

Multirole

Total Units: 232 (35%)

Helicopters (84)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

40

AS555

Light Multirole

26

SA330

Transport

13

H225M

Medium-Lift

5

H215M

Medium-Lift

Total Units: 84 (13%)

Transports (99)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

27

CN-235

Tactical

21

C-160

Tactical

15

TBM 700

Utility

14

C-130H

Tactical

12

A400M

Strategic/Tactical

5

DHC-6

Utility

3

A310

VIP/Airliner

2

C-130J

Tactical

Total Units: 99 (15%)

Trainers (220)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

102

Alpha Jet

Advanced Jet Trainer

37

TB30

Flight Trainer

22

EMB-121

Flight Trainer

18

G120A

Basic Trainer

15

SR20

Flight Trainer

10

PC-21

Advanced Trainer

8

SR22

Flight Trainer

6

M2000B

Fighter Trainer

2

H225

Helicopter Trainer

Total Units: 220 (33%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (17)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

14

KC-135FR

Aerial Refueling

2

A400M

Aerial Refueling

1

A330 (MRTT)

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 17 (3%)

Special-Mission (6)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

4

E-3F

Airborne Early Warning

2

C-160

Electronic Intelligence

Total Units: 6 (1%)

On Order (96)

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

36

A400M

Strategic/Tactical

27

Rafale B/C

Multirole

16

PC-21

Basic/Advanced Trainer

10

A330 (MRTT)

Aerial Refueling

3

Falcon 900

Electronic Warfare

2

KC-130J

Aerial Refueling

2

MC-12W

Reconnaissance

Total Units: 96

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