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Japan Air Self-Defense Force (2021)


Current Active Inventory: 779 Aircraft


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Last Updated: 05/26/2021 | © www.WDMMA.org
The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (2021). The service currently counts 779 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.


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Total Aircraft: 779
390 / 779
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.
545 / 779
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.
584 / 779
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.
623 / 779
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.
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TvR:
58.1
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:
8/100
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: 279 units
Support: 165 units
Training: 335 units
Future: 189 units


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Fighters (279)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
155
F-15J
Air Superiority
62
F-2A
Multirole
50
EF/RF-4EJ
Multirole
12
F-35A
Multirole

Total Units: 279 (36%)




Helicopters (67)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
50
UH-60J
Multi-Mission
17
CH-47J
Transport

Total Units: 67 (9%)




Transports (42)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
16
C-1
Tactical
13
C-130H
Tactical
8
C-2
Tactical
5
Gulfstream IV
VIP/Utility

Total Units: 42 (5%)




Trainers (335)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
200
T-4
Advanced Jet Trainer
49
T-3
Basic Trainer
45
F-15DJ
Fighter Trainer
26
F-2B
Fighter Trainer
13
T-1
Flight Trainer
2
YS-11
EW Trainer

Total Units: 335 (43%)




Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (6)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
4
KC-767
Aerial Refueling
2
KC-130H
Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 6 (1%)




Special-Mission (50)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
27
Hawker 800
Search and Rescue
14
E-2C/D
Airborne Early Warning
4
Boeing 767
Airborne Early Warning
4
YS-11
EW Trainer
1
C-1
Electronic Warfare

Total Units: 50 (6%)




On Order (189)


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

134
F-35A
Strike
25
UH-60J
Multi-Mission
12
C-2
Tactical
12
E-2C/D
Airborne Early Warning
6
KC-46A
Aerial Tanker

Total Units: 189



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