Israeli Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 581 Aircraft

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

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Israeli Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 581 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: 581

291 / 581
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

407 / 581
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

436 / 581
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

465 / 581
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
58.0

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:
9/128

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: 251 units
Support: 176 units
Training: 154 units
Future: 68 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (3)

Fighters (251)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

102

F-16I

Multirole

73

F-16C

Multirole

25

F-15I

Multirole

18

F-35I

Strike

17

F-15C

Fighter

16

F-15A

Fighter

Total Units: 251 (43%)

Helicopters (128)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

48

UH-60A/L

Medium-Lift

26

AH-64A

Attack

23

CH-53

Heavy-Lift

22

AH-64D

Attack

5

AS565

Multirole

4

Bell 206

Light Utility

Total Units: 128 (22%)

Transports (15)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

7

C-130J

Tactical

6

C-130E/H

Tactical

2

King Air 200

Utility

Total Units: 15 (3%)

Trainers (154)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

49

F-16D

Fighter Trainer

30

M-346

Advanced Jet Trainer

20

T-6A

Basic Trainer

18

F-15B/D

Fighter Trainer

18

OH-58

Helicopter Trainer

17

G120A

Flight Trainer

2

King Air 200

Flight Trainer

Total Units: 154 (27%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (10)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

7

Boeing 707

Aerial Refueling

3

KC-130H

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 10 (2%)

Special-Mission (23)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

18

King Air 200

Reconnaissance

3

G550

SIGINT

2

G550

Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 23 (4%)

On Order (68)

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

32

F-35I

Strike

18

CH-53K

Heavy-Lift

8

SH-60F

Medium-Lift

7

AW119

Utility

2

C-130J

Tactical

1

G550

Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 68

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